Gold Coast Stepping Forward - Alcohol and Other Drugs Info + Treatment
Date and time
Is someone in your family taking drugs and/or alcohol? Are you looking for practical down to earth information and support?
About this event
FREE education session for families and friends, delivering useful information and strategies to those supporting someone using alcohol and other drugs. Stepping Forward aims to increase people's confidence and competence in managing alcohol and other drug issues.
√ Clear & practical information sessions
√ A safe place to share & to feel supported
1. Alcohol and Other Drugs Information
- Harm minimisation
- Types of legal & illegal drugs
- Effects and risks of drug use
- How drugs are taken
- Dependence & withdrawal
2. Drug and Alcohol Treatment Options
- Different types of treatment options in Queensland
- Understanding withdrawal and detox treatment services
- Explaining pharmacotherapy treatment
- Looking at rehabilitation and other therapeutic treatments
- Myths and Facts about treatment
Each session is designed so that you will have something of value to take away to help you on your journey. Everyone is welcome to attend one or more sessions.
