Seneca Valley will be hosting an upcoming parent event, "The Power of Prevention: Insights into Youth Substance Abuse and Addiction," on Oct. 25, at 6:30 p.m. in the senior high school auditorium. Listen as Dr. C. Thomas Brophy discusses insights into youth substance abuse and addiction.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE WILL REVIEW

• The upcoming parent event, "The Power of Prevention: Insights into Youth Substance Abuse and Addiction"
• Facts about the neuroscience of addiction
• What parents can expect to hear during "The Power of Prevention"
• Why attend "The Power of Prevention"

SPECIAL GUEST
Dr. C. Thomas Brophy

Dr. C. Thomas Brophy is one of the regions only physicians board certified in Addiction Medicine as well as Emergency Medicine. He is local to the western PA area, obtained his neuroscience degree from the University of Pittsburgh, and completed his medical residency training at Allegheny General Hospital. With a passion for education, Dr. Brophy has become well known for educating the public as well as medical professionals on the neuroscience of addiction. He is a regular contributor to KDKA radio and has organized and executed over 100 public education seminars on topics related to addiction. His passion for helping addicts started at an early age. Dr. Brophy has dedicated his life to not only helping those struggling with addiction, but also helping everyone understand the neurophysiology of addiction better, so that we can all be part of the solution. Dr. Brophy began working with the Gaiser Center in 2019 and serves as Medical Director for the facility.