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1.04 | UNDERSTANDING DRUGS: THE BASICS - Benzodiazepines

MODULE NAME:Benzodiazepines
MODULE CODE:L1.4 - 5/5
COURSE NAME:UNDERSTANDING DRUGS: THE BASICS
LEARNING LEVEL:Level 1 - Core AOD Knowledge
TARGET AUDIENCE:All AOD and Mental Health and SEWB workers  
MODULE TYPE:Core
MODULE AIM:The aim of this module is to equip workers with a basic understanding of benzodiazepines.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:

By the end of this module, learners will be able to:

  • describe benzodiazepines, including its history, rates of use, forms, weights, measures and costs,
  • describe why people use benzodiazepines, routes of administration, its effects and harms and features of benzodiazepines dependence,
  • communicate benzodiazepines-specific harm reduction strategies,
  • implement strategies and techniques to manage someone who is experiencing benzodiazepines intoxication.
LENGTH:30 minutes
CPD:Participation in this activity may contribute to CPD. A Statement of Completion will be issued on completion of this module. 
REFERENCE LIST:The full reference list for this module is available on request.
LAST UPDATED:February 2023