AddictionAware Community Education Programs | The Gaiser Addiction Center

#ADDICTIONAWARE

COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Gaiser Center brings a half century of expertise on substance abuse issues to a new educational series geared toward middle and high school students, parents and community groups.

UNDERSTAND THE SIGNS. REDUCE THE STIGMA.

#AddictionAware is Gaiser Center’s educational series developed and led by Medical Director Dr. C. Thomas Brophy. With years of expertise in addiction medicine, Dr. Brophy is uniquely equipped to inform middle and high school students, parents, educators and community groups about a variety of addiction topics.

Dr. Brophy’s passion for teaching has defined his career. #AddictionAware takes his commitment to education one step further with tailored presentations that focus on your group’s interests and needs. Review the options below to customize and email addictionaware@gaisercenter.com when you are ready to book!

FOR STUDENTS (GRADES 7 - 12)

Choose one or more topics:

Neuroscience of Addiction

Age-appropriate content on how addiction impacts the brain

Neuroplasticity and the brain changes that occur with substance use

The role of the limbic system

Trends in Substance Abuse

How fentanyl and other synthetic drugs have changed everything

Vaping and the dangerous chemicals found in all vape products

Medical marijuana and the dangers of using these products in developing brains

How to Use the Neuroscience of Addiction to Your Advantage

Harnessing neuroplasticity to accomplish big goals

Discuss neuronal hierarchy and using it to your advantage

The 10,000 rule and how this relates to the neuroscience of addiction

FOR PARENTS, EDUCATORS, COMMUNITY

Choose one or more topics:

Neuroscience of Addiction

How the neurophysiology of addiction results in dramatically abnormal behaviors

Neuronal hierarchy: Why stopping substance use is not a matter of simply making better choices

Neuroplasticity works in both directions; why understanding this is crucial in recovery

Trends in Substance Abuse

What are fentanyl synthetics, and why they are causing overdoses among non-opioid users

Vaping and the rise of vape product abuse among teens

Medical marijuana and the risks to a teenager’s brain

How to Use This Information to Your Advantage

Impact of easy access to these drugs on substance abuse

Recognize behaviors and warning signs associated with substance abuse

How to have healthy discussions with teens in your household

Interested in bringing Dr. Brophy to your school or community group?

For more information or to book a presentation, email addictionaware@gaisercenter.com, or call Ave Jack at 724.287.8205/119.