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The Council on Chemical Abuse has a staff of qualified, trained Prevention Specialists who provide educational programs to schools and community groups throughout Berks County. All our school programs are aimed at providing children and teens with the skills and knowledge to avoid future risky behaviors.

What you can expect from our prevention programs

All programs DO:

• • Incorporate fun, engaging, age-appropriate activities that  promote learning and teach critical thinking skills
  • Provide researched, factual education regarding substance use and addiction
  • Teach students healthy skills to cope with stress and emotions
  • Provide students with healthy alternatives to using substances

All programs DO NOT:

• Use scare tactics or include violent, disturbing, or stigmatizing images or content. Research shows that scare tactics do not work in preventing substance use.
• Take place in large assemblies, but rather in a smaller classroom setting which allows all students the opportunity to participate and learn.

You can learn more about specific programs below.