Hello-I am sharing the following information from the Homeless Training Institute on free substance abuse training: We are hosting a free online training March 11-15 for staff who work with vulnerable individuals. The training is Substance Abuse 101: An overview of the effects and risks of common drugs. We'll be looking at the following drugs: opioids/heroin/fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine/crack, alcohol, inhalants, and marijuana. Plus we'll cover paraphernalia for the different drugs. Please feel free to forward this email and the training information to libraries in your state. We'd love to have them attend. Thank you for the vital role you play in your community! Peace, Krissie Krissie Dowd Homeless Training Institute www.HomelessLibrary.co<https://trail.homelesslibrary.co/api/t/c/usr_Crj4m6FtMzjGtAMup/tsk_6devq8CfP237xcHZk/enc_U2FsdGVkX1-AcpA5YSaye86dx_HFvau8IwdK7jkk0ll9fqlX_IndAaQFNJqk3Xeohix-1_hUqG82M9_rP44FBw==> 1050 Glenbrook Way, Suite 480-504 Hendersonville, TN 37075 _________________________ FREE SUBSTANCE ABUSE 101 An overview of the effects and risks of common drugs Dates: March 11-15, 2024 Time: 8 AM, 10 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM, 4 PM (adjusted for your time zone) Length: 44 minutes Registration Required: https://www.homelesstraining.com/free-training/<https://trail.homelesslibrary.co/api/t/c/usr_Crj4m6FtMzjGtAMup/tsk_6devq8CfP237xcHZk/enc_U2FsdGVkX1-Ipo7TEoih9g09_mSgDrEZWkRsX-DsfZar4DP7EYBngbns2SHpOh2OegOg17pWkqB0PHsQ6NKd4w==> Topics covered: * How drugs impact the brain * Warning signs (physical and behavioral) * Risk of aggression and overdose * Paraphernalia to look for * INCLUDES: Workbook and attendance certificate Drugs Covered: opioids/heroin/fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine/crack, alcohol, inhalants, and marijuana Want to see a clip from the training? https://vimeo.com/910416824/22542155de<https://trail.homelesslibrary.co/api/t/c/usr_Crj4m6FtMzjGtAMup/tsk_6devq8CfP237xcHZk/enc_U2FsdGVkX1-daY4OVMYXtmLC-vQUyB8PyJ0Wk6uWj6kupciatiIz8GAqN6zJDIeR1R3hOIiYbqXSuq7eqTParg==> About the Trainer: Ryan Dowd is the former executive director of Hesed House (a low-barrier shelter outside Chicago). Based on 20+ years of experience and tons of scientific research, Ryan now teaches organizations around the world how to de-escalate situations with vulnerable individuals. Since 2016, his trainings have been used by thousands of libraries, nonprofits, local government, businesses, etc. He is currently building a training series for McDonald's on de-escalating conflict with individuals experiencing homelessness. Email Krissie@homelesslibrary.co<mailto:Krissie@homelesslibrary.co> if you have any questions.