WVADS, Inc. is the largest school-based prevention/education provider in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.  The agency employs eleven (11) full-time Prevention/ Education Specialists and assigns them daily to all public school districts in Luzerne and Wyoming Counties, Pennsylvania.  Additionally, WVADS, Inc. provides 700 community programs annually to diverse groups on a variety of topics, including, but not limited to: 

1. Ism’s (Root Cause/s That Fuel Use/Abuse/Misuse)
   
   
2. Stages of Alcohol and Drug Use (Use/Abuse/Misuse/ Dependency/Addiction); Progression, Symptomatology, Behavioral Changes, Medical Changes
   
   
3. Etiology of Addiction (Underlying Origins or Causes); Physiological, Psychological, Sociological/ Cultural
   
   
4. Choice and Decision-Making; Peer Influence, Social Influence, Media Influence, Beverage Industry Influence, Entertainment Industry Influence
   
   
5. Risk vs. Protective Factors (Catalano and Hawkins)
   
   
6. Binge Drinking; Medical Consequences, Legal Consequences, Date Rape/Violence/Unsafe Practices
   
   
7. Terms/Definitions and Their Applicability; Synergy/ Potentiation, Half-Life, Delirium Tremens, Tolerance, Adulteration, Overamped, Drug Automatism, Dopamine Kindling, Formication, Poly-Pharmacy, Stacking, Etc.
   
   
8. Hallmark Signs of Alcoholism; Jekyll-Hyde Changes In Behavior, Alcohol Blackouts, Changes In Tolerance, Loss of Control
   
   
9. Blood Alcohol Level (BAL)/Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) and Its Implications On Brain Function/s
   
   
10. Academic and Legal Implications and Consequences
    
    
11. Pre- and Post-Testing
    
    
12. Treatment Options/Fellowship Options
    
    
13. Alcohol Use/Abuse As A Precursor To Co-Occurring Problems; Depression, Suicide
    
    
14. Use of Recovering Alcoholics (Sharing)
    
    
15. The Real Story of DUI; Frank Yanulevius sharing story of daughter’s untimely death by drunk driver, CD developed by PA State Police depicting DUI death of officer’s son
    
    
16. Listing of Valuable Informational Websites
    
    
17. In-Session Written Exercises Designed To Foster Reflection and Understanding of The Potential Impact of Continued Poor Choice and Poor Decision-Making
    
    
18. Prevention Tips and Recommendations; Wellness.