Press Release Archive Jul 10, 2008
NAADAC Awards Conference Scholarships
Recipients Selected From Around the Nation
Jun 27, 2008
NAADAC Award Winners Demonstrate Therapy, Criminal Justice Backgrounds
2008 Selections Share a Commitment to Excellence
May 22, 2008
NAADAC Membership Elects New Leadership Team
Members, Unity Will Serve as Focus for the Next Term
May 9, 2008
Scholarships Available for NAADAC 2008 Annual Conference
Scholarship Applications Must be Received by June 27, 2008
Apr 28, 2008
NAADAC Hosts National Conference in Kansas
Unique location, educational opportunities planned for August 27-31, 2008
Mar 6, 2008
Parity Legislation Passes First Hurdle
Parity Legislation Passes First Hurdle
Feb 19, 2008
Addiction-Focused Professionals and Treatment Providers Take Their Message to Legislators
Collaborative Advocacy Efforts Aimed at Re-Shaping Addiction Policy
Jan 29, 2008
NAADAC Opens National Award Nominations
Association Seeks to Recognize Best Practices of Individuals, Organizations
Dec 14, 2007
New Documentary Focuses on Addiction's Toll
Finding Hope in Recovery: Families Living with Addiction - Airs December 30 on the Hallmark Channel
Nov 28, 2007
Nominations Open for NAADAC 2008 Elections
NAADAC Members have Opportunity to Shape the Future of the Association
Nov 8, 2007
Veterans Face Challenges in Receiving Care
NAADAC Reveals Action Plan for Resolving Gaps in Service
Oct 19, 2007
NAADAC Opens Call for Presentations to 2008 Conference
Presentation Proposals due by January 11, 2008
Oct 1, 2007
NAADAC Establishes New Association Offices
New Location, Continued Emphasis on Member Services
Sep 11, 2007
NAADAC to Celebrate National Addiction Professionals' Day
New NAADAC Office Opens its Doors to the Community on September 20, 2007
Sep 10, 2007
NAADAC Recognizes Outstanding Contributors
Professionals from throughout the Nation Selected for 2006 Awards
Aug 28, 2007
NAADAC to Host Mötley Crüe Bassist Nikki Sixx on Capitol Hill
Celebration Marks 18th Annual National Recovery Month and NAADAC's 35th Anniversary
Aug 2, 2007
NAADAC Awards Scholarships for 2007 Annual Conference
Recipients Selected from Around the Nation
Jul 26, 2007
Patricia M. Greer Assumes NAADAC Presidency
Greer Brings Local, State and National Experience to the Position
Jun 21, 2007
Addiction Services Professionals and Treatment Providers Join Advocacy Efforts
Associations View Collaborative Effort as Critical to Long Term Success
Jun 18, 2007
Scholarships Available for NAADAC 2007 Annual Conference
Scholarship Applications Must be Received by July 5, 2007
May 18, 2007
Orlando Conference Focuses on Building Successful Careers
Conference Features William White, Stephanie Carnes and Cynthia Moreno Tuohy
May 14, 2007
Addiction Services Professionals Support Innovative Legislation
Proposed Legislation Would Place Emphasis on Addiction
Apr 26, 2007
NAADAC Urges Congress to Preserve Recovery Month Celebration Left out of SAMHSA's 2008 Budget
Apr 5, 2007
Faith Centered Education Released to Assist Community Leaders
NAADAC and NACoA Collaborate on new Credential for Faith Leaders
Mar 27, 2007
Winter Survey Reveals Members' Opinions
State Support and Communication are Priorities for Respondents
Feb 27, 2007
National Awards Seek to Recognize Best Practices
Award Nominations Accepted Until April 30, 2007
Feb 23, 2007
NAADAC Introduces New Membership Categories
Program Encourages New and Allied Professionals to Get Involved
Jan 29, 2007
NAADAC Offers National Education Series in 2007
Life-Long Learning Series provide online and face-to-face educational opportunities
Jan 26, 2007
Advocate and Presidential Policy Advisor to Address Advocacy Issues
Moyers and Lozano to Address the Importance of Commitment and Action
Dec 12, 2006
National Legislators Alter Rules to Facilitate Treatment
Addiction Services Professionals Support Federal Changes
Nov 23, 2006
NAADAC Members Bring their Voice to Capitol Hill
Equity and Education are Critical Issues for Addiction Services Professionals
Nov 8, 2006
NAADAC and IC&RC Leaders Discuss Potential Collaboration
Independent Third Parties Facilitate Discussion
Oct 27, 2006
NAADAC Rates Lawmakers On Addiction Issues
Scorecard helps inform Voters Concerned about the Impact of Addiction
Oct 17, 2006
New NAADAC Leaders Take Office
Diverse skills and geography reflected in new leadership team
Sep 25, 2006
Professionals from Around the Nation Work to Solve Addiction Crisis
Methamphetamines, counselor burnout and disaster response among the topics at the 2006 conference
Sep 18, 2006
Addiction Professionals' Day Declared in Wisconsin and Montana Communities
Governor and Mayors recognize the important Contribution of Addiction Professionals on September 20th
Aug 22, 2006
NAADAC Awards Scholarships for 2006 Annual Conference
Recipients Come from Around the Nation
Aug 21, 2006
NAADAC National Certification Commission Recruiting New Members
August 31st is last day to Apply
Jul 25, 2006
NAADAC Recognizes Outstanding Contributors
Professionals from throughout the Nation Selected for 2006 Awards
Jul 25, 2006
NAADAC Opens Its Doors to Celebrate National Counselors Day
Join NAADAC on September 20, 2006 to see what the National Association does for counselors, clients and the community!
Jul 24, 2006
Scholarships Available for NAADAC 2006 Annual Conference
Scholarship Applications must be Received by August 13, 2006
Jun 28, 2006
NAADAC Forms Partnerships to Host National Conference
Unique location, educational opportunities planned for September2006
Jun 14, 2006
NAADAC Members Elect New Leaders
NAADAC has a new set of members for the 2006-2008 executive committee
May 22, 2006
NAADAC Partners with Community Leaders in AIDS Candlelight Memorial
Hundreds gather in Nation's Capitol to Work for Positive Change on HIV/AIDS
May 8, 2006
NAADAC Supports Kennedy's Decision to Seek Treatment
Congressman Suffers from an Affliction that Affects Millions of Americans
May 1, 2006
May 21 Candlelight Memorial for AIDS
Join the Memorial at 6:30 pm at the Reeves Center, 14th and U Streets, Washington, DC
Apr 11, 2006
Texas Teens Named Emerging Leaders by Addiction Counselors
Teens bring message of hope and courage to others who face addiction
Apr 10, 2006
NAADAC Recognizes Outstanding Advocate
Years of service at national and state level is rewarded
Mar 21, 2006
NAADAC and IC&RC Discussions Continue
Mar 17, 2006
NAADAC Members Bring their Voice to Capitol Hill
Equal treatment, Methamphetamine Critical Issues for Addiction Services Professionals
Mar 17, 2006
NAADAC Partners With Addiction Services Community to Host Workforce Development Summit
Demographics, Compensation shape the Addiction Profession
Mar 13, 2006
NAADAC Leader Named a "Top Doc" for 2006
Dr. Sharon Morgillo Freeman Receives Professionals' Votes
Feb 21, 2006
NAADAC Joins Panel to Assess Alcoholism's Impact on New York City
Addiction Costs New York City Millions of Dollars Every Day
Feb 13, 2006
NAADAC Leader Addresses Future of the Addiction Workforce
Improving Recruitment, Retention and Rewards are critical to Success
Feb 10, 2006
NAADAC Supports Forum on Gambling Addiction
Forum Will Relate Personal Stories and Solutions
Feb 6, 2006
Proposed 2007 Federal Budget Would Hurt Addiction Services and Treatment
Health, Education Programs would face Crippling Cuts
Jan 30, 2006
NAADAC Partners With Addiction Services Community to Host Workforce Development Summit
Demographics, Compensation shape the Addiction Profession
Jan 23, 2006
NAADAC Leader Addresses Methamphetamine Addiction with Nation's Legislators
"Experience on the ground" will help stop meth addiction
Dec 1, 2005
Cynthia Moreno Tuohy Becomes NAADAC Executive Director
Previously Acting Executive Director Fills Permanent Position
Nov 28, 2005
NAADAC Launches Life-Long Learning Series
NAADAC Works With Forest Laboratories on Free Seminars In 14 Cities
Nov 8, 2005
Addiction Counselor and Educator Ed Olsen Elected to NAADAC Executive Board
Professional with 25 years experience will represent Northeast Region
Oct 26, 2005
NAADAC Supports Legislation to Aid Victims of Hurricanes
Millions of Americans will benefit from access to services
Oct 20, 2005
HIPAA Tool Available to NAADAC Members
Easy to use program helps with HIPAA regulation compliance
Oct 11, 2005
New Government Relations Director Joins NAADAC Staff
Andrew Kessler is the New Face of NAADAC's Government Relations
Sep 28, 2005
NAADAC Proud Sponsor of South Florida's RecoveryFest 2005
NAADAC Joins Forces With Its Organizational Member To Reach Thousands
Sep 25, 2005
NAADAC Members Volunteer to Help Hurrican Katrina Victims
120 NAADAC Members Are Traveling to Louisiana To Assist in Hurricane Katrina Relief
Sep 20, 2005
DC Mayor Anthony Williams Proclaims September 20th Addictions Counselor Day
Mayor Recognizes Invaluable Work Performed by Addiction Counselors
Sep 6, 2005
NAADAC Opens Its Doors to Celebrate National Counselors Day
Join NAADAC on September 20, 2005 to see what the National Association does for counselors, clients and the community!
Aug 8, 2005
IC&RC and NAADAC Commit to Transparent Merger Discussions
IC&RC and NAADAC will share information to all affected by the on-going merger discussions
Aug 3, 2005
NAADAC Members Honored for Pioneering Addiction Profession
Jay Davidson, Jerry Moe, and Pat Snyder Recognized by the Johnson Institute
Jul 22, 2005
NAADAC Partner 3DGrid Provides Free On-line HIPAA Seminars
Jul 19, 2005
Vancouver, Washington Counselor Honored by National Counselors Association
NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals, Recognizes Counselor's Achievement
Jul 13, 2005
Addiction Counselor Honored for Contribution to the Addiction Profession
Keith Liles Recipient of NAADAC's Mel Schulstad Professional of the Year Award
Jul 13, 2005
Terry Sheneman Receives Counselor of the Year Award
NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals, Honors Scheneman in Corpus Christi, TX
Jul 5, 2005
Mark C. Fratzke Wins Professional Of The Year Award
NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals, Acknowledges Counselor’s Achievement
Jun 15, 2005
NAADAC and IC&RC Move Toward Unification
Jun 8, 2005
NAADAC Partners with 3DGrid Healthcare Solutions to Help Meet HIPAA Regulations
May 31, 2005
Corrections Corporation of America becomes organizational member of
NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals
Apr 26, 2005
Van Wagner Group Helps NAADAC Members Search for Health Insurance
Apr 12, 2005
NAADAC and IC&RC Propose Credential Consolidation
Apr 4, 2005
NAADAC and Texas Co-Host Conference
Mar 8, 2005
Addiction Counselors Honor New Hampshire Youth
Mar 8, 2005
NAADAC Honors Outstanding Counselor and Legislator
Feb 22, 2005
Addiction Organization Announce Collaboration
Announce outcomes of meeting in Washington DC on February 19th and 20th
Feb 10, 2005
Addiction Groups Begin Discussions on Collaboration
Groups to discuss specific ways the organizations can jointly address addiction professional certification, education and public policy related issues
Feb 9, 2005
NAADAC Leaders to Gather in Washington, DC
NAADAC Convenes First Leadership Summit March 6 to 7, 2005
Dec 17, 2004
U.S. Senate Renews Funding for Ohio Alcohol and Drug Counselors Workforce Development Project
Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2005 Renews Funding
Nov 30, 2004
NAADAC Adds Cynthia Moreno Tuohy To Staff
NAADAC Welcomes New Management Consultant
Oct 29, 2004
NAADAC Elects New Leadership
Former President Passes Torch to Mary Woods, RNC, LADC, MSHS and Other Newly Elected Members
Oct 8, 2004
NAADAC Honors Top Counselors
Winners from Nebraska and Tennessee Receive Awards
Oct 7, 2004
NAADAC Welcomes CEO Barry Karlin
CEO Barry Karlin Keynotes President's Dinner
Jul 12, 2004
NAADAC Keeps Watchful Eye on New VA DUI Laws
Calls for More Focus on Treatment
May 27, 2004
IRS Should Regard EAP Benefits as Preventive Care
NAADAC Signs onto Comment Letter
May 5, 2004
NAADAC Executive Director Addresses UK Members of Parliament
Pat Ford-Roegner was among a select group of international experts on addictive disorders policy
Apr 7, 2004
NAADAC Hails New Congressional Group
Representatives Ramstad (R-MN) and Kennedy (D-RI) to co-chair Addiction, Treatment, and Recovery Caucus
Mar 23, 2004
NAADAC Calls for More Action on Adolescents’ Use of Inhalants
Release of Troubling Data Marks National Inhalants and Poisons Awareness Week
Jan 23, 2004
U.S. Senate Approves $100,000 for Ohio Alcohol and Drug Counselors Training Project
Jan 9, 2004
NAADAC Taps Jonathan Westin to Lead Advocacy Efforts
Westin brings a wealth of experience to government relations job
Dec 11, 2003
U.S. House Approves Funding for Ohio Alcohol and Drug Counselors Training Project
Bill includes $100,000 for NAADAC to cover the initial costs of launching the Ohio Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Workforce Resource Center
Oct 14, 2003
NAADAC Honors Top Counselors
Drug Czar John P. Walters Keynotes Inaugural President's Dinner
Sep 11, 2003
NAADAC Event Attracts Top Lawmakers
Annual Congressional Breakfast on September 17
Sep 10, 2003
NAADAC Finalizes Plans for Sept. 14-17 Conference in Washington, DC
"Advancing the Addiction Profession: Facing Today's Challenges" will address frontline treatment issues
Aug 7, 2003
Scholarships Are Available for NAADAC’s September Conference
NAADAC awarded educational grant for qualified counselors to attend annual conference
Jun 16, 2003
NAADAC Hosts Regional Alcohol and Drug Conference in Indiana
Training day will feature workshops on co-occurring disorders and buprenorphine treatment
Apr 24, 2003
NAADAC Survey Illuminates Future of Addiction Treatment Workforce
Survey of Members in Treatment Workforce for Three or Fewer Years
Apr 10, 2003
NAADAC, Hazelden Enter New Alliance
Centerpiece is a New NAADAC Member Rewards Program
Mar 31, 2003
NAADAC Holds Northeast Regional Meeting in New York
Regional Training Day April 3; Regional Meeting April 4-5
Mar 26, 2003
NAADAC Urges Congress to Approve SAMHSA Budget
Regards as backbone of the treatment delivery system
Mar 13, 2003
NAADAC Applauds New Inhalant Treatment Guidance
Treatment advisory issued by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the National Inhalant Prevention Coalition
Jan 29, 2003
NAADAC Backs President Bush's Treatment Initiative
Addiction treatment initiative proposed in State of the Union address
Jan 16, 2003
NAADAC Supports Prescription Misuse Education Campaign
Supports campaign to focus attention on the dangers of abusing prescription medications
Jan 14, 2003
Teen Treatment Guide Notes Value of Addiction Counselors
First-ever guide to alcohol and drug treatment programs for teens
Dec 10, 2002
NAADAC Lauds Buprenorphine Launch
Association Supports Counselor Involvement in New Drug Therapy
Nov 18, 2002
NAADAC Launches Tobacco Treatment Certification Program
To offer the Tobacco Addiction Specialist credentialing program
Oct 25, 2002
NAADAC Mourns The Death of Senator Paul Wellstone
Statement by Roger A. Curtiss, president NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals
Oct 2, 2002
Ohio First Lady Hope Taft Will Address NAADAC Affiliate Conference
Ohio Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors Opposes State Ballot Issue 1
Sep 25, 2002
NAADAC Celebrates "National Addictions Counselor Day" With D.C. Event
Sep 16, 2002
New Magazine To Serve Addiction Treatment & Prevention Profession
New bimonthly magazine to be distributed to specialists in the treatment and prevention of addiction
Aug 29, 2002
Sept. 25 Is "National Addictions Counselor Day"
NAADAC designates first annual National Addictions Counselor Day
Jul 6, 2002
Montana Treatment Center Director Is New President Of Nation's Largest Association of Addiction Counselors
Jun 27, 2002
Supreme Court Ruling on Student Drug Testing Misguided
NAADAC speaks out against Court’s approval of random drug tests for public school students
Jun 20, 2002
NAADAC Calls for Integrated, Seamless System of Care for Brain Disorders
NAADAC testifies before the President’s New Freedom Commission on Mental Health
Jun 18, 2002
NAADAC Endorses "Health Care for Working Families Act"
Senator Kennedy's proposal is first step toward access to health care for all Americans
May 3, 2002
Leading Organization of Addiction Professionals Urges Bush to Endorse Mental Health Parity
Calls On Lawmakers to Expand Legislation to Include Drug and Alcohol Dependency
Apr 15, 2002
Addiction Counselors Believe Welfare Mothers Need TANF Benefits Despite Convictions
Denial of benefits is counterproductive as women try to rebuild their lives.
Apr 2, 2002
NAADAC Says No To Denying Financial Aid To Drug Offenders
Calls for repeal of Section 484 of the Higher Education Act
Mar 28, 2002
NAADAC Supports NBC’s withdrawal of Hard Liquor Ads
The Association for Addiction Professionals affirms withdrawal
Feb 24, 2002
Roger A. Curtiss Assumes Presidency Of Nation’s Leading Addiction Counseling Association
New President to Take Office July 2002
Jan 4, 2002
NAADAC Disappointed in Defeat of Mental Health Parity Bill
Association urges Congress to try again in the New Year
Feb 13, 2001
Texas Teens Tackle the Hill
50 Recovering Houston Teens Visit Capital Hill to Lobby Congresspeople
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