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Visit the BIGGEST drugs and alcohol event in the UK
Date: Tuesday 10 June 2008
Venue: Braehead Arena, Glasgow
This one-day event, comprising a full and comprehensive seminar programme and a large exhibition, will provide a unique opportunity for professionals and managers involved in preventing and treating substance misuse, service users and those interested in joining the profession to come together to debate the big issues, share best practice and network.
Launched in 2006, Drugs and Alcohol Today Scotland has swiftly established itself as the largest, most comprehensive and accessible event in the Scottish substance misuse calendar. This one-day event, comprising a full and comprehensive seminar programme and a large exhibition, will provide a unique opportunity for professionals and managers involved in preventing and treating substance misuse, service users and those interested in joining the profession to come together to debate the big issues, share best practice and network.
A HUGE exhibition
Over 40 organisations from across the statutory, voluntary and independent sectors exhibit at Drugs and Alcohol Today Scotland, enabling you to see a vast array of products and services under one roof.
Inspirational seminars
The Drugs and Alcohol Today team is dedicated to bringing the most forward-thinking speakers, including ministers and sector leaders, to share their knowledge and professional expertise, and offer a platform for discussion of upcoming policy, strategic and directional changes.
The seminar programme runs throughout the day. No need to book, just pick and choose on the day from a wide selection of topics, including:
co-morbidity
alcohol brain damage and dementia
residential care as part of a treatment plan
role of primary care in alcohol delivery
wraparound services
harm reduction
steroid use
hidden populations
keynote address: drug strategy
support services in rural communities
prostitution in public places bill
working with families
working with young people
working in partnership with criminal justice authorities
what do you need from recovery services?
Zones
One of the most popular features is the 'zones', which offer visitors a vast array of free activities, helpful advice, and fun events. This year the zones include:
art zone
music zone
on-line services zone
film show zone
alcohol awareness zone
complementary therapies zone.
Who should attend?
Drugs and Alcohol Today Scotland will open its doors to up to 1,000 representatives from the substance misuse community, including:
drug action teams
drug agencies
alcohol agencies
police
social workers
youth offending teams
youth justice teams
NHS workers
prison workers
community safety officers
education services
workers from the voluntary sector.
Tickets: In advance: £30 On the day: £35 Group discount: Five tickets for £100
Click here to download the booking form.
Alternatively call Pavilion on 0870 890 1080 or email exhibitions@pavpub.com