Drug key facts

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Title – Drug key facts
Source – www.bbc.co.uk
Date – 2006

Examining only one figure in this chart paints a worrying picture of the drug problem in the UK. With nearly 4 million users, we know that one in every ten people in the UK is a potential drug user. This figure rises dramatically when we consider some of the environments and the demographics that people working within the security industry are faced with.

These figures mean that drug use has to be a consideration in the way we deal with situations more often then not and having a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of use and users, will allow you to make more informed judgments. This in turn will allow you to provide a safer environment for your customers and clollegues.

We run In-House Security Induction Courses (IHSI) that cover all aspects of the role and responsibilities and key skills of those working within the Security Industry and the licensed retail sector specific to their venues. These courses consider the current situation from a legal standpoint as well as the signs and symptoms of use and users. We examine the particular demographic of the venues customers to enable us to focus on the most relevant information.

We also run BIIAB National Certificate for Licensees Drug Awareness Course (NCLDA) and the National Certificate for Door Supervisors Courses (NCDS) which also cover aspects of illegal drug awareness and understanding.

Please visit our website at www.btbl.co.uk