Alcohol and other drugs can affect the brain in both consistent and idiosyncratic ways. Up to 70% of people in alcohol and other drug treatment have significant temporary or long term cognitive impairment related to drug use, lifestyle or other factors.

In this workshop, learn about how different parts of the brain can be affected by drug use and how this may impact functioning. You will gain a thorough understanding of how the brain works, the functional impact of drugs and the effects on treatment.

Learn how to enhance client engagement and adapt treatment strategies to improve outcomes for clients with cognitive impairments.

On average, participants of The Brain Workshop report a 47% increase in knowledge, 65% increase in skills and 51% increase in confidence. Satisfaction is rated at 8.2/10 on average and 82% of participants would recommend this workshop to others.

“Richard is a wonderful resource and explains the with great knowledge and simplicity, providing skills on how to recognise cognitive impairment and how we can best support our clients while participating in harm minimisation, including when to refer for assessment.”

Learning outcomes

• Understand how alcohol and other drugs affect the brain in the short and longer term
• Gain skills in assessment of functional impairment and daily functioning
• Adapt treatment to improve outcomes for clients who have cognitive impairments

Who should attend

This is a specialist skills workshop suitable for new, experienced and advanced practitioners. This workshop is suitable for workers in low threshold and clinical settings.