Core training
Drug & Alcohol Awareness
A practical two-session foundation covering commonly used substances, alcohol, harm reduction, engagement, screening and brief interventions.
Live online · Zoom + Microsoft Teams
Drug & alcohol training that changes practice.
Evidence-led, interactive training for professionals across health, social care, justice, education, housing and drug treatment. Delivered live by Tony D’Agostino.
£350–£500Typical fee / 3-hour session
12–20Delegates, depending on course
LiveNo pre-recorded sessions
Live professional learningInteractive · adaptable · current
Established 2008Independent UK provider
20+ yearsFrontline to policy experience
2026 agendasDownload before you book
Certificates includedPlus online resources
Professional training
Choose the right course for your team.
Start with the most requested topics, or browse all 14 live courses. Each agenda shows exactly what the session covers.
Substance-specific
Crack & Cocaine
A deeper two-session programme on crack and cocaine, from pharmacology and health to assessment, harm reduction and treatment.
Substance-specific
Ketamine
Current ketamine knowledge for professionals: forms and patterns of use, pharmacology, urological and mental health harms, harm reduction and treatment.
Substance-specific
Cannabis
A knowledge and skills-based session on cannabis types, THC and CBD, synthetic cannabinoids, physical and psychiatric health, and current treatment.
Young people & families
Drugs & Young People
Recognise and respond to substance use among young people, including vaping, cannabis, NPS, prescription drugs, trauma, county lines and safeguarding.
Mental health & complexity
Dual Diagnosis
Co-occurring substance use and mental health: terminology, classification, brain chemistry, trauma, interventions and cross-service working.
Built for frontline practice
Current knowledge. Practical application.
Courses are designed for organisations that need credible, usable learning — not generic e-learning and not a pre-recorded webinar.
Live & interactive
Delivered in real time on Zoom or Microsoft Teams with space for questions and discussion.
Adaptable to your service
Examples, emphasis and discussion can be shaped around staff roles, setting and local needs.
Framework aligned
Courses align with the Capability Framework for the Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Workforce.
Useful after the session
Successful completion includes a certificate and access to supporting online resources.
Trusted experience
Training across health, justice, education and treatment.
“We use TD Consultancy’s services across several different teams and have received excellent feedback.”Tom Ward · Learning & Development Coordinator, Change Grow Live
Your trainer
Tony D’Agostino
More than 20 years across frontline services, workforce development, research and professional education.
Former Director of Training & Development at COCA Former social psychology lecturer MSc Research Methodology
About Tony Simple booking
From course choice to live session.
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Choose
Review a course and download its 2026 agenda.
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Enquire
Tell Tony about your team, preferred platform and training needs.
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Confirm
Agree the date, content emphasis and delegate arrangements.
Practical details
Questions before you book.
Need something specific? Send an enquiry and describe your team and setting.
Ask TonyHow are the courses delivered?
Live online via Zoom or Microsoft Teams. Sessions are not pre-recorded.
What does a session cost?
The typical range is £350–£500 for a 3-hour session. Two-session programmes are quoted according to the agenda and your requirements.
How many people can attend?
Courses are typically designed for 12–20 delegates, depending on the course and level of interaction required.
Can the training be adapted?
Yes. Content can be adapted to your service, staff roles, experience and training needs while retaining the core learning objectives.
Are certificates included?
Yes. Participants who successfully complete the course receive a certificate and access to supporting online resources.
Live training for your team
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Tell Tony what your staff need and which course you’re considering.