Transcript a lot can happen on a weekend - School

A LOT CAN HAPPEN ON A
WEEKEND
IT’S SUMMER AND IT’S FESTIVAL TIME!
PRIDE WEEKEND 5th-7th AUGUST 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSksBnb_pwQ
YOUR WEEKEND WILL CONSIST OF….
CAMPING ON THE PRIDE OFFICIAL SITE
ATTENDING THE COMMUNITY PARADE
GOING TO THE FESTIVAL
AT PRESTON PARK
VISITING THE LATE NIGHT STREET
PARTY AND FIREWORK SHOW
What are the
risks?
You will be taken through each of the four places you will visit and be
presented with one type of risk related to drugs and alcohol. You will
be given tasks to identify what are the physical, psychological or
emotional, social and legal risks. You will also be able to think about
where and who could help and support you if you take this risk.
You will be able to:
evaluate and reduce harm in social situations that you may be
involved in and may include drugs and alcohol use
recognise when help is needed particularly related to alcohol
misuse and access appropriate support for yourself and/or others
You will know and understand:
the roles of different community organisations, public agencies
and statutory bodies in meeting the needs of people and
families with drug and alcohol problems
You will have explored / considered:
the benefits, risks and consequences of using legal and illegal
substances on your personal safety, career, relationships and
future lifestyle
CAMPING ON THE PRIDE OFFICIAL SITE
http://www.talktofrank.com/drug/cannabis
Look at the following
statements what would you
consider the highest risk
Watch the
video clip
identify on
the tent
page these 4
types of risk
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PHYSICAL
PSYCHOLOGICAL
/EMOTIONAL
SOCIAL
LEGAL
ATTENDING THE COMMUNITY PARADE
On the flag sheet identify the physical,
psychological, social and legal risks
http://www.talktofrank.com/drug/nitrous-oxide
NOTE FROM PRIDE
Laughing Gas
Also known as Noz (nitrous oxide)
laughing gas has gained in
popularity at festivals in recent
years. Many festivals have now
banned it. The major risk of harm
derives from its strong intoxicating
effects and loss of bodily control.
Combining with other substances
and alcohol increases the risk of
physical injury.
GOING TO THE FESTIVAL AT PRESTON PARK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lY7XuaV9AXo
NOTE FROM PRIDE
Are legal highs permitted at Pride ?
http://www.talktofrank.com/drug/legal-highs
NO. Because of the dangers, risks and
unpredictability, the sale and
possession of Legal Highs won’t be
permitted at Pride and many other
festivals in the UK. You will have them
confiscated and you will be refused
entry or escorted from the site.
On the carousel sheet identify the physical,
psychological, social and legal risks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ul7dokZWCI&index=9&list=PL-gg564EyxI0h8KowR_cieRHuT4jgZeLs
FESTIVAL SURVIVAL GUIDE
If you plan to use drugs, below are some ideas on how to make that
safer:
Don’t mix types of drugs. Mixing leads more easily to overdose and
illness.
If snorting, use your own straw or paper. Don’t use anything shared,
including a banknote as you are at risk of getting Hepatitis B.
If you have taken something and it feels too intense or scary, tell a
friend and find somewhere safe to chill out.
Drink plenty of water to help your body cope with the drugs.
Do not drink alcohol with drugs as this could lead to overdose or illness.
Don’t buy drugs from people you don’t know. It might be cut with
something rubbish and/or dangerous.
Don’t try something for the first time at a festival. It could spin you out
being in such a busy and noisy environment.
Remember that if you do use at Pride it is still illegal and the Police
could arrest you.
FESTIVAL SURVIVAL GUIDE
What to do if it goes wrong:
If someone you are with is sick, try to get them to drink a little
water and sit down somewhere safe and quiet.
If they are really unwell, call someone you trust who can take
them home.
If someone passes out, call an ambulance, and put the person in
the recovery position. Make sure they can breathe, by checking
their airway is clear. Don’t leave them. Do tell the paramedic what
the person has taken (if anything) as this will help them know how
to help your friend. You won’t get into trouble for telling the truth.
101 Non-emergency Service 999 Emergency Service
111 NHS Non-emergency Service 112 Emergency Service
2016 VOLUNTEER PRIDE BUDDIES
At last year’s Pride
event, a team of
skilled workers offered
support to those
young people in
Preston Park. Their
base was the detached
Youth Service’s bus.
You are like the best
parents.
Thank God you are
here.
What would I
have done
without you?
Our team of 20 “Pride Buddies” was kept busy in 2015 from 12:00 - 20:00
hrs, providing a safe space, comfort, snacks, water, sunscreen or sick bags
to those young people in need of such assistance. They worked closely with
the Pride team, the police and St John Ambulance staff.
Each (exhausted) Buddy reported having had a great day; They received
great feedback throughout the day, leaving them feeling welcomed and
appreciated by the young people,
VISITING THE LATE NIGHT STREET PARTY AND
FIREWORK SHOW
It’s Brighton so what’s the risk?
http://www.talk
tofrank.com/dru
g/alcohol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DH_mFRrpt7I
Identify the physical,
psychological, social
and legal risks on the
firework sheet.
FESTIVAL SURVIVAL GUIDE
If you do drink alcohol, remember it can easily lead to nasties.
Check out the advice below to help you prevent the worst…
Keep a good supply of water to drink in-between alcoholic drinks.
Drink lower percentage alcohol, if drinking all day, for example
choose Smirnoff Ice (5%) over Vodka (38%). This will keep you
merry but not get you wasted.
Keep an eye on your friends and make sure they know where you
are at all times.
Don’t accept drinks from strangers as spiking can be a risk.
Take a set amount of cash out with you and leave your bank card
at home. Keep money to get home safely.
If you plan on going off with someone let a friend know where
you are going. Don’t feel pressured into doing anything you
wouldn’t do when sober.
What is the biggest risk?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDmiZQiGLgQ
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FESTIVAL SURVIVAL GUIDE
Wear a hat! Make sure you are using sunscreen too if it’s warm.
Always carry condoms, not just at festivals. It’s good to be
prepared!
PRIDEwhere you can
Arrange a meeting point for you and NOTE
yourFROM
friends,
Look after yourself and your mates
meet if you get split up.
It’s really important to seek help
immediately if you or your friends
Leave home with a charged phone with
credit.
become
unwell. Never allow them to
take more substances to ‘straighten
up’; or
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make
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worse.
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in trouble, they are there to help.
Using drugs and drinking excessively may seem like a good idea at
the start of the day, but think ahead to how you will feel the next day.
So what are the………
benefits, risks and consequences
of using legal and illegal
substances on your personal
safety, career, relationships and
future lifestyle?
Pride and party?
We understand that for
some people alcohol and
drugs is associated with
Pride. Here are some
facts:
• the vast majority of young
people don’t use alcohol or drugs
• over the last five years the
numbers of young people
choosing to use alcohol and drugs
has decreased
• for those who do drink, the
majority do not drink to excess or
want to get too drunk
• this has led to fewer young
people being admitted to A&E
over the last few years
So remember if you
choose not to use drugs
and alcohol, you are in
the majority.
• remember YOU have a choice
• remember Pride is about
celebration
• Pride is about diversity not
drunk and disorderly
• take pride in choosing not to
use