HSC S 31 Support individuals who are substance users

1. Understand the context of substance use

2. Understand substances, their effects and how they might be used

3. Be able to support individuals to adopt safe practices in relation to substance use

  • 3.1 Support individuals to discuss their circumstances and history of substance misuse
  • 3.2 Advise individuals on methods of substance use and how related activities can be practised more safely
  • 3.3 Support individuals to dispose of hazardous materials and equipment safely
  • 3.4 Describe harm reduction strategies
  • 3.5 Identify the potential effects of attempting to cease or reduce substance use and the strategies/methods for alleviating them
  • 3.6 Describe strategies for alleviating the effects of attempting to cease or reduce substance use

4. Be able to support individuals when they have used substances

5. Be able to support individuals to address substance misuse through an action plan

  • 5.1 Assist individuals to review reasons for making a commitment to reduce substance use
  • 5.2 Support the individual to contribute to the development of an action plan
  • 5.3 Gather and record information in relation to the individual’s progress
  • 5.4 Describe how to manage own feelings in relation to the individual’s progress
  • 5.5 Review the action plan with the individual and agree next steps
  • 5.6 Identify the specialist agencies and support networks in relation to substance misuse

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