Ketamine Harms, Risk and Practical Responses

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One-day course | 9:30am–4:00pm

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Recognising harm earlier. Understanding risk. Responding with confidence.

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About the Course

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Ketamine-related harm does not always follow conventional patterns of substance use or dependence. Physical, psychological, cognitive and everyday functioning difficulties may emerge separately or interact over time.

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This practical course explores ketamine's effects, patterns of use and distinctive harms, including how difficulties develop and when specialist intervention may be required.

Drawing on the KASPR framework, participants explore sentinel symptoms, changing risk, evidence-informed harm reduction and proportionate responses to emerging problems.

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The emphasis is on recognising harm, understanding its progression and developing practical responses.

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Who Is This Course For?

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Drug and alcohol practitioners, recovery workers, healthcare professionals, mental health practitioners and others supporting people who use ketamine.

No previous KASPR training is required.

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What Will You Learn?

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• Understand ketamine's effects, patterns of use and distinctive physical, psychological and functional harms.

• Recognise sentinel symptoms, emerging patterns of harm and clinical red flags.

• Explore the six KASPR harm domains and how risks can develop and interact.

• Evaluate practical harm-reduction approaches, their evidence and limitations.

• Use introductory KASPR-informed case formulation to identify priorities, support needs and appropriate referral.

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What's Included?

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• Comprehensive course pack and supporting learning materials.

• Access to additional free online training and learning support.

• Certificate of completion.

• Interactive teaching, lived-experience perspectives and case-based exercises.

 

Course Information

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Duration: One day (9:30am–4:00pm)

Delivery: Online or face-to-face

Group size: Up to 20 participants

Previous KASPR training: Not required

Course fee: £1,750 per organisational booking, for up to 20 participants

Further Information

Download the detailed course outline or contact us to discuss training for your organisation.