#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.