A forum for those caring for people with substance misuse problems and mental health problems.
Providing useful advice from:
Psychiatrists
Psychologists
Service provider
Carers
Covering various issues affecting Dual Diagnosis and those caring for them. This is your chance to find support and ask questions!
There will be stalls from various organizations and charities explaining what services they provide and how to access them.
Free holistic therapies!
All welcome!
Speakers and timings subject to change:
| 10.00am - 10.30am | Opening:
Bim Templeman,
Public Health |
| 10.30am - 11.15am | Why do people with mental health problems use drugs?
Dr Russell Norton, Turning Point |
| 11.15am –12.00am | The problem with legal highs:
Renato Masetti |
| 12.00pm – 12.45pm | Lunch |
| 12.45pm - 1.30pm | Substance Misuse in the Family:
Ruth Croft,
Turning Point |
| 1.30pm - 2.15pm | What to do in the event of an overdose:
The British Red Cross |
| 2.15pm – 2.45pm | Break |
| 2.45pm - 3.30pm | The Carers' perspective:
Bev & Sue |
| 3.30pm – 4.15pm | Addiction - "The whole family" perspective: Glenn Robinson,
Iceni |
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