Next Live Training
SUBSTANCE
ABUSE
60-minute training
An overview of the effects
and risks of common drugs
RECORDED September 7, 2023
1:00 PM CT
11 AM PT / 12 PM MT / 2 PM ET
- Substances covered: crack / cocaine, methamphetamine, opioids/heroin/fentanyl, inhalants, alcohol and marijuana
- For each substance:
- Warning signs someone is under the influence or in withdrawal
- Drug paraphernalia to look for at your organization
- Risk someone will overdose or become aggressive
30-minute training
Drunk or High: How to de-escalate someone who is under the influence
October 12, 2023
1:00 PM CT
11 AM PT / 12 PM MT / 2 PM ET
- Which substances are linked to aggressive behavior (and which is the worst!)
- What you should ALWAYS do when dealing with someone under the influence.
- The two types of drunk/high persons and how to handle each.
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TAUGHT BY RYAN DOWD
Author of the ALA book, The Librarian’s Guide to Homelessness.
Former Executive Director of a large homeless shelter outside of Chicago.
Global trainer to libraries, police departments, nonprofits and other organizations on how to compassionately manage problematic behavior from troubled individuals.
Former Executive Director of a large homeless shelter outside of Chicago.
Global trainer to libraries, police departments, nonprofits and other organizations on how to compassionately manage problematic behavior from troubled individuals.
