The Valley Substance Abuse Action Council (VSAAC) has gained national respect as a leader in community training programs for the prevention of underage drinking and as an authority on Ecstasy and other club drug information, prevention, and training/workshops. 

VSAAC training programs are offered to schools, businesses, medical professionals, civic and other organizations, and any group interested in learning prevention, education, and other strategies to combat substance abuse in our community.  Below are some of VSAAC's most popular training offerings:

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(Training for Intervention Procedures)
An alcohol intervention program that teaches liquor permittees and servers how to recognize signs of intoxication, prevent alcohol sales to minors, and intervene with patrons who are already intoxicated.  VSAAC's TIPS certified trainers work with local liquor permittees to ensure compliance with the law, encourage knowledge of the penalties and fines associated with underage drinking, and to train staff in ways to prevent disaster.  At the same time, VSAAC works with local law enforcement to help enforce regulations regarding underage sales, ensure that vendors are complying with the law, and much more.
(For more information about this nationally recognized program, click here.)
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STOP Program
(Stop Teenage Alcohol Purchases)
The STOP program is a community-wide effort to educated liquor permittees about the law, restrict teenage access to alcohol, and promote good business practices.  The STOP program works with permittees to make sure they have the training necessary to identify false IDs, learn "tricks of the trade" regarding the identification of underage customers, and prevent sales to minors.  STOP also teaches permittees about the legal and criminal liabilities of underage sales.
(For more information about this nationally endorsed and emulated program, click here.)
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This presentation is designed to provide information about the most commonly abused legal and illicit substances, including one of the most popular and inexpensive substances abused by youth today - inhalants (which can include everyday school supplies such as white-out, glue, and spray paint).  This workshop gives participants a basic understanding of inhalants and their dangers/effects, as well as those of alcohol, tobacco, prescription drugs, and "club" drugs such as ecstasy, special K, etc.  Participants also review the history of certain drugs, their pharmacology, drug paraphernalia, and indicators of substance use. Slang terms and websites of interest are also covered, as are common misconceptions regarding drugs and their use. 
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From the Rave to the Grave
As the state's leading authority on Ecstasy and club drugs, VSAAC offers an exceptional interactive presentation that delivers hard-hitting designer drug information and highlights about today's all-night dance parties (commonly called RAVES).  Current trends about the uses of "Ecstasy", "Special K", and "GHB" are discussed as well as physical and emotional symptoms of use. The presentation runs approximately 60 minutes.
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For more information about these and other Valley Substance Abuse Action Council training programs, contact VSAAC at (203) 736-8566 today!