DETACHED WORK

Detached work is doing informal, one-to-one drug prevention activities with members of the public. This might be in a high street, at a local library, at a school fair, church fun day, or other similar settings. We work from a stand and have a variety of games and activities available for people to try. You might find yourself stacking cups while wearing ‘beer goggles’, or trying to identify what is, and what is not, a drug.

Sometimes the stand focusses on general drug information, but at others it may have a specific focus or theme – for example how drugs might affect the work environment, alcohol and driving, vaping, or nitrous oxide.

If you think this might be useful at an event you are planning, please contact us for more information.

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

“Just want to say that the lady in the library demonstrating the caffeine content of drinks on Saturday morning was great. She has really made me aware of my caffeine use. I’m currently detoxing and it’s not great but I am very grateful to her for spending the time to explain to me. Great work that’s making a difference – thank you lovely lady.” 

Participant

Towcester Library, Northamptonshire

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Jan
16
Tue
11:30 am Confidence and Self-Esteem – Way... @ Online event via Zoom
Confidence and Self-Esteem – Way... @ Online event via Zoom
Jan 16 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Confidence and Self-Esteem - Ways to help your youth group @ Online event via Zoom
Ideas for youth workers to use in their role Ideas and tools youth workers can use to help young people develop self confidence. Participants will learn a variety of activities and will receive resources following[...]
Jan
25
Thu
7:30 pm Vaping – What parents need to know @ Online event via Zoom
Vaping – What parents need to know @ Online event via Zoom
Jan 25 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Vaping - What parents need to know @ Online event via Zoom
Vaping – What parents need to know A seminar about vaping, for parents Vaping amongst young people in the UK is becoming fairly common. This seminar will help parents understand what vapes are and what[...]
Feb
26
Mon
7:30 pm Nitrous Oxide – an introduction ... @ Online event via Zoom
Nitrous Oxide – an introduction ... @ Online event via Zoom
Feb 26 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Nitrous Oxide - an introduction for parents, youth workers and other adults @ Online event via Zoom
Online workshop about Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas) As Nitrous Oxide use for recreational purposes becomes illegal in the UK, what does this mean for potential users? This online workshop will introduce participants to the substance[...]