Staff
Ken Barrie
Senior Lecturer in Alcohol and Drug Studies
ken.barrie@paisley.ac.uk
Tel: 0141 848 3140
Fax: 0141 848 3891
Room: L202
Qualifications:
BA (Hons) Psychology University of Strathclyde 1975; Certificate of Qualification in Social Work (CQSW), University of Edinburgh.Postgraduate Diploma in Alcohol Studies, Paisley College, 1981
I have over thirty years experience in the field of alcohol and drug issues: dealing with alcohol and drug issues both in specialist addiction services as well as non specialist settings as well as from a higher education and research perspective. In that time I have delivered training and skill development, using evidence based methods intervention methods, to professional staff from various backgrounds: health social work/care medicine. My role as programme leader for the MSc/Post Graduate Programmes in Alcohol and Drug Studies (level 11SCQF) since 1987 forms a major part of my activity encompassing programme design, design of programme content and materials as well as direct teaching. In recent years this has developed to encompass blended learning where there is an integration of learning for both campus attending students as well as distance learners. All these developments in learning and teaching have been a result of collaboration with colleagues in the subject area and more widely across the University. Undergraduate teaching delivery (level 9 SCQF) is carried out across all UWS campuses (, Ayr, Dumfries, Hamilton and Paisley) and forms part of the BSc Inter Professional Studies.
I have acted in a consultant and expert capacity to the courts, media, government and professional bodies (Scottish Inter-collegiate Guidelines Network, SIGN) on matters concerning alcohol/ drugs and the effectiveness of policy and interventions in reducing associated harm. In collaboration with colleagues, I have developed and run international conferences on addiction, hosted by the University and on occasion in partnership with a professional body ( Association of Nurses in Substance Abuse, ANSA).
The subject of alcohol/drug use and problems fascinates me, both from a practical as well as research point of view. Overall I am interested in improving the lot of people with drug and alcohol related problems. This interest ranges from improved interventions and services for those affected as well as effective social and health policy, which may prevent or reduce harm, but also minimise the stigma, which individuals may endure. Hopefully this is apparent and reflected in my teaching and research activities.
Teaching experience:
1981-83
In-service Training with Social Work Department, Strathclyde Regional Council
1983-87
Lecturer in Alcohol Studies, Paisley College
1987 – 2005
Director/Senior Lecturer in Alcohol and Drug Studies, Paisley College/University of Paisley.
1987-2001
Grant holder Scottish Office/Executive Training Strategy on Drugs and Alcohol (budget rising to £150000 per annum)
2005 –
Senior Lecturer in Alcohol and Drug Studies, Drugs Alcohol Research Training (DART)
Other
1975-83
Social Worker, Strathclyde Regional Council
1981-83
Social Worker(Addiction), Strathclyde Region.
2001-5
Member of Renfrewshire Drug Forum
2001-5
Member of Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) on Alcohol Dependence in Primary Care.
External Examinerships
1997-2000
Diploma in Addiction Studies. Trinity College,Dublin
1998-2001
Certificate in Drug and Alcohol Studies, University of Stirling.
PUBLICATIONS
Barrie, K (1990) Helping in Groups. In Alcohol, Social Work and Helping (ed) Collins S , Routledge, London.
Allsop, D. Baldwin, S Barrie, K Collins, S. Leckie, T. Ottley, G. and Wilson M (1990) Helping Drinkers and Drug Users: A Pack for Social Work Educators and Trainers. Scottish Council on Alcohol and Alcohol Studies Centre, Glasgow
Barrie, K (1991) ‘Counselling in Groups’ in Counselling Problem Drinkers (eds) Davidson, Rollnick and McEwan, Routledge.
Barrie, K. (1992) Professional Training in Alcohol and Drugs: The Scottish Scene, (eds) Plant, Ritson and Robertson, Edinburgh University Press.
Barrie, K Hart, P and Munro, A (1996) Alcohol Awareness: A Training Pack for Health Workers, Alcohol and Drug Studies, Paisley.
Barrie K (2004) A Taste for Trouble. The Scotsman, 19/02/04.
Conference Papers
Barrie, K. (1998) Liquor Licensing:The Reduction of Alcohol Related Harm. Presented at The Seminar on Liquor Licencing Reform, Department of Justice Equality and Reform. Dublin.
Barrie, K. (1999) The Centre for Alcohol and Drug studies; 20 Years On. Presented at Policy and Practice; Past Present and Future. Centre for Alcohol and Drug Studies, University of Paisley
Barrie, K (2004) The Context of Alcohol and Drug Problems: Treatment and Policy. Presented at “The Appliance of Science; The application of evidence based interventions. Centre for Alcohol and Drug Studies: University of Paisley September 2004.
Barrie, K (2004) Training in Substance Problems. Presented at “The Appliance of Science; The application of evidence based interventions. Centre for Alcohol and Drug Studies: University of Paisley September 2004.
Commissioned Research and Projects:
Munro, A Barrie, K Carr, A Baillie, P and Girvan M. (1994) Alcohol Services for Children and Families in Scotland: HEBS/Barnardos.
Barrie K and Munro A (1996) Drug and Alcohol Problems and the Student Body; Committee of Scottish Higher Education Principals(COSHEP) Edinburgh
Barrie, K McMahon, J Munro, A Holttum, S and Carr, A (1998) National Evaluation of Innovative Alcohol Projects: Final Report, Chief Scientist’s Office, Scottish Office Edinburgh.
McMahon J Barrie K McPhee I and Zia W (2005) Evaluation of Renfrewshire’s Drug Services for Young People. Commmisioned by Renfrewshire Council
McMahon J Barrie K and McPhee I (2005) An Evaluation of Alcohol Problem Measures for Inverclyde; Commissioned Inverclyde Council.
McMahon J Barrie K 2006 Knowledge Transfer Partnership, in collaboration with RCA Trust, Paisley.
McMahon J Barrie K 2007 Training The Trainers Project: in collaboration with RCA Trust, Paisley. Funded by Health Scotland