Historical publications
Module 6: how drugs work
Module 6 of Training frontline workers: young people, alcohol and other drugs covers key issues in pharmacology. You will explore how mind-altering drugs affect young people and how to apply this knowledge to achieve an effective working relationship with them.
. Module 1
. Module 2
. Module 3
. Module 4
. Module 5
. Module 6
. Module 7
. Module 8
. Module 9
. Module 10
. Module 11
. Module 12
Learner's workbook
Module 6: how drugs work: learner's workbook (html)Module 6: how drugs work: learner's workbook (PDF 949 KB large file)
Facilitator's guide
Module 6: how drugs work: facilitator's guide (html)Module 6: how drugs work: facilitator's guide (PDF 1047 KB large file)
Overhead transparencies
Module 6: how drugs work: overhead transparencies (html)Module 6: how drugs work: overhead transparencies (PDF 334 KB)
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