Drink and Drugs News DDN Feb2018 | Page 26

Classified advertising | Conferences, training and tenders Training for alcohol and drug workers a sHOT In THe DarK Steroids, IPEDs – the hidden harm Find out the latest on IPEDs (image and performance enhancing drugs), the massive increase in their use and developments in treatment through psychosocial interventions. A conference for professionals in substance misuse, community health, police, probation, gym management, employee welfare and young people’s education. 26th april 2018 9am – 4pm Colchester, Essex (Weston Homes Community Stadium) Key speaKers: Jim McVeigh – Director: Public Health Institute, Liverpool John Moores University susan Backhouse – Professor of Psychology & Behavioural Nutrition, Head of Centre for Sports Performance, Leeds Beckett University • Ian Boardley, Researcher and Lecturer (IPEDs in sport, exercise and dance), University of Birmingham • Katinka Van de Ven – National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, University of New South Wales • Kyle Mulrooney – National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, University of New England Dave Crosland – Croslands Harm Reduction Services (former bodybuilder and steroid user). engage: Panel discussion – Q&A with expert speakers – Network with fellow professionals Tickets: £125 per person including refreshments, lunch and conference papers. special rate: £100 per person for joint bookings of two or more from the same organisation. Book your tickets now at www.eventbrite.co.uk (IPED Conference 2018) For exhibitor opportunities, accommodation and more: www.openroad.org.uk/conference2018 Or email: [email protected] • Phone: 01206 369782 MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING NEW – ‘stepped training’ programme for 2018 Seven days leading to the Gestalt Centre’s Certificate of Competence in this important evidence-based intervention Run in Birmingham • Trainer Pip Mason Step 1: The Foundation – two day workshop March 7/8 and June 20/21 Step 2: Intermediate – two day workshop Septemb