# Event Details - **Event Name**: Understanding Substance Misuse in Young People and Young Adults - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 01:30 pm – Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 03:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Join us on Wednesday 15th April to learn about substance misuse in young people and young adults - let's tackle this issue together!About this EventUnderstanding Substance Misuse in Young People and Young AdultsCome join us at Southend Treatment And Recovery Service (Stars) for an eye-opening event focused on substance misuse in the younger generations. Open Road is the young person's drug and alcohol support provider in Southend, supporting young people from the ages of 8 - 29. Our experts will delve into the complexities surrounding this issue and provide valuable insights on how to support and help those affected. Whether you're a concerned parent, a teacher, a healthcare professional, or work for a local organisation, this training is for you.This session will cover the folloing:Introduction to Open Road: Gain insights into our service, including our mission, goals, and the range of services we offer.Current Trends: Explore the latest trends affecting young people and young adults, providing a contextual understanding of the challenges they face.Substance Overview: Delve into the world of legal and illegal drugs, understanding the various types, their effects, and the associated risks.Slang terms: Common terms used by young people to refer to drugs and drug using behaviourHarm Reduction: Advice you can use to help keep young people safeThe Teenage Brain & Risk-taking: Explore the differences in the teenage brain & why young people engage with risky behaviours. Recognising Signs: Discover how to identify signs of drug use and drug dealing, enabling you to take timely and appropriate action.The Cycle of Change: Understand the stages of change in substance misuse and the importance of early interventions to support recovery.Effective Communication: Develop strategies for speaking to young people about drug use, fostering open and supportive conversations.Question & Answer: We will close the session by covering any questions and discussing common situations we see in our field or personal lives. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/southend-on-sea/understanding-substance-misuse-in-young-people-and-young-adults/100001984386021007 - **Event Categories**: Nonprofit, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Funderstanding-substance-misuse-in-young-people-and-young-adults-tickets-1984386021007 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Southend-on-Sea - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Southend Treatment And Recovery Service (Stars) - **lat**: 51.536249 - **long**: 0.7120816000000001 - **full address**: Southend Treatment And Recovery Service (Stars), 25-27 Weston Road, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Open Road Southend (https://allevents.in/org/open-road-southend/25612333) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/e6d6f5f31533dd31918d598bf1f269e269f3f6b7b964ccc1cccdc60eede21f40-rimg-w1000-h500-dc06345d-gmir.jpg?v=1774273625 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/9330e20b1da01f1b7c745570c96d9bea04d2f6d7f29ff2fe02fafd984f4bb1e0-rimg-w400-h400-dcc5d95b-gmir.jpg?v=1774273625 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 01:30 pm (+01:00) - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Southend Treatment And Recovery Service (Stars), 25-27 Weston Road, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Open Road Southend - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** Nonprofit, Workshops - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Understanding Substance Misuse in Young People and Young Adults ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Understanding Substance Misuse in Young People and Young Adults", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/e6d6f5f31533dd31918d598bf1f269e269f3f6b7b964ccc1cccdc60eede21f40-rimg-w1000-h500-dc06345d-gmir.jpg?v=1774273625", "startDate": "2026-04-15T13:30:00+01:00", "endDate": "2026-04-15T15:30:00+01:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/southend-on-sea/understanding-substance-misuse-in-young-people-and-young-adults/100001984386021007", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Southend Treatment And Recovery Service (Stars)", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "25-27 Weston Road", "postalCode": "SS1 1AS", "addressLocality": "Southend-on-Sea", "addressRegion": "EN", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "51.536249", "longitude": "0.7120816000000001" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join us on Wednesday 15th April to learn about substance misuse in young people and young adults - let's tackle this issue together!", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-23", "availabilityEnds": "2026-04-15T15:30:00+01:00", "validFrom": "2026-03-23", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/southend-on-sea/understanding-substance-misuse-in-young-people-and-young-adults/100001984386021007" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-23", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-03-23", "url": "https://allevents.in/southend-on-sea/understanding-substance-misuse-in-young-people-and-young-adults/100001984386021007", "price": 0, "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Open Road Southend", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/open-road-southend/25612333", "description": "Open Road Southend provide Drug and Alcohol support to young people (10 -17) and young adults (18 - 29) in Southend. 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