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Gary J. Metz is an expert in the demand reduction strategies (prevention) of substance abuse education as well as an expert in cults, sects, and fringe movement intervention. His 25 years experience in these areas has given him national recognition. Mr. Metz is currently the coordinator of Alcohol/Substance Abuse Studies for the State University of New York at Brockport and an associate professor of Health Science. Mr. Metz is a New York State Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC), a Nationally Credentialed Addictions Counselor II (NCACII), a Master Addiction Counselor (MAC), and a New York State Prevention Professional (CPP). Mr. Metz served as the director for three federal Drug-Free School Discretionary Grants awarded to New York State: Project LIFE I (a teacher substance-abuse prevention/awareness program), Project LIFE II (a school based support personnel grant for psychologists, social workers, and counselors), and Project SASA (Sheriffs Against Substance Abuse), a law enforcement substance-abuse educator training program. Mr. Metz has also served as director for the Near East and South Asia Regional Project on Drug Education and Public Awareness, as consultant to the Brazil and South America Project on Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment, and as associate director of the New York State Governor’s Task Force on Alcoholism Treatment in Criminal Justice. Gary Metz holds bachelor and master degrees in Health Science and a second master degree in Public Administration. He has received many awards for his prevention efforts in substance abuse including the Award of Honor by the International Narcotics Enforcement Officers Association (INEOA), the Phi Beta Delta International Scholars Medal for Drug Prevention, and the State University of New York Office of Academic Affairs Career Achievement Award for External Grant Awards. Gary Metz can be reached at (585) 820-0301.
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