SUBSTANCE USE AWARENESS
Understand Substance Use in the Field
Develop an understanding of substance use, addiction, behavioural effects and emerging trends that personnel may encounter in the field.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Awareness for Public-Facing Work
Personnel working with the public may encounter people affected by substance use. An informed understanding of the subject supports a more considered approach to these interactions.
LETA’s Substance Use Awareness program explores substance use, addiction and behavioural effects in the context of professional responsibilities.
PLAN YOUR TRAINING
For Your Organization
Discuss program scope, participant experience and delivery requirements with LETA.
Training & Bookings
Contact Mark to plan the next steps for your team.
COURSE CONTENT
What Participants Will Explore
01
Substance Use
Building an understanding of substance use relevant to public-facing roles.
02
Addiction Awareness
Exploring addiction as part of a broader understanding of people and their circumstances.
03
Behavioural Effects
Considering how substance use may affect behaviour and interactions.
04
Emerging Trends
Discussing substance-use trends relevant to the working environment.
05
Professional Interactions
Relating awareness to communication and judgement during public-facing encounters.
06
Field Relevance
Connecting learning to the situations and responsibilities participants encounter at work.

Professional learning at LETA.
TRAINING WITH PURPOSE
Build Understanding Through Discussion
Instructor-led learning creates space to explore substance-use awareness and consider its relevance to daily work.
Discuss your organization’s environment and the situations your personnel encounter with LETA when planning the program.
WHO WE TRAIN
Training for Public-Safety Organizations
Programs can be discussed in relation to your personnel’s duties, experience and operational requirements.
Law enforcement
Security officers
Bylaw officers
Park rangers
Regulatory personnel
Other public-safety organizations
DISCUSS YOUR TRAINING NEEDS
Plan Training for Your Team
Contact Ret. Sgt. Mark Steinkampf to discuss Substance Use Awareness training and bookings for your organization.
