Courses can be tailor-made from the following elements:
- The common steroid and Performance or Image Enhancing drugs currently used in the UK and possible future developments
- Understanding reasons why people use steroids or Performance or Image Enhancing Drugs
- Awareness of increased anger and aggression through use of these drugs and the need for risk management
- Exploring the evidence base for these substances and de-bunk some myths or misconceptions
- Detailing the different types of steroid user including polysubstance users, bodybuilders, those in recovery from other drug use, and those interested in body image
- Be able to understand stacking, injecting and any other issues relating to dose and harm minimisation
- Practising using screening & assessment tools and discussing treatment approaches