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NAADAC OFFICERS SOUTHWEST President Elaine Calco-Gray, MA, LISAC, Arizona Warren Daniels, CADC II, California Mary Ryan Woods, RNC, LADC, MSHS Laurence A. Freedom, MEd, CAC III, LPC, Colorado President Elect Mark C. Fratzke, MAC, Hawaii Sharon Morgillo Freeman, PhD, APRN, MAC Richard Van Scoyk, MA, LPCC, LADAC, NCAC II, New Mexico Secretary Laura Schoneweis, BA, LADC, NCAC II, SAP, Kathryn B. Benson, LADC, NCAC II MSW (Intern), Nevada Santiago Cortez, Utah Treasurer Paul D. Potter, MSW, MAC PAST PRESIDENTS Mel Schulstad, NCAC II Immediate Past President Jack Hamlin Roger A. Curtiss, LAC, NCAC II John Brumbaugh, NCAC II NAADAC Certification Commission Chair Tom Claunch William Cote, APRN, LADC, MAC Frank Lisnow, MAC Paul Lubben, NCAC II Editor’s Note Acting Executive Director Kay Mattingly-Langlois, NCAC II, MAC Cnythia Jo Moreno Tuohy, NCAC II, CCDC III Larry G. Osmonson, NCAC II Welcome to the June edition of the NAADAC Cynthia Moreno Tuohy, NCAC II, CCDC III REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENTS Roxanne Kibben, NCAC II News. As every spring approaches, we can look T. Mark Gallagher, NCAC II William J. Coombs, NCAC I, Mid-Atlantic Bill B. Burnett, LPC, MAC forward to the renewal and change as we emerge Don P. Osborn, CADAC II, CCS, NCAC II, MAC, Mid-Central from the winter. NAADAC has undergone some simi- Pat Greer, LCDC, AADC, Mid-South Thomas G. Durham, PhD, LADC, CCS, Northeast NAADAC COMMITTEE CHAIRS lar changes in its staff. Three members of the Robert C. Richards, MA, CADC II, NCAC II, Northwest Awards Committee Chair Will Bachmeier, NCAC II, North-Central Roberta Taggert, NCAC II NAADAC staff who were with us in January have H.E. Salmon, Jr., CAC II, CCS, SAM, NCAC II, Southeast Teresa J. Kang, NCAC II, Southwest Bylaws Committee Chair moved on to new opportunities: Sonya Floyd, Bruce Lorenz, NCAC II NAADAC’s Certification and Education Assistant; BOARD OF DIRECTORS Cultural Affairs Committee Chair Ruth A. Kisseloff, LADC, ICADC, MHRT II, SAP Jason Rivkin, NAADAC’s Special Projects Officer MID-ATLANTIC Sonya Barham, LCSW, CEAP, Delaware Education and Research Committee Chair and Jennifer Ayers, NAADAC’s Assistant Director Larry Ricks, NCAC I, District of Columbia Mark C. Fratzke, MAC for Member, Board and Affiliate Relations. It has Grace Gollhofer, Maryland Ethics Committee Chair Mark Woodford, PhD, LPC, MAC, New Jersey Edward L. Olsen, LMSW, CASAC been my sincere pleasure to work with Sonya, Peter Czabafy, TAS, CAC, CCJP, Pennsylvania David Naylor, MA, Virginia JCAHO Chair Jason and Jennifer over the last couple of years. Judy Acree, MAC, West Virginia Gerry Schmidt, MA, LPC, MAC All of three of them are very talented and skilled MID-CENTRAL Leadership Development Committee Chair Robert Campbell, CADC, Illinois Jeffrey P. Wedge, MA, LADC people and their new employers are very lucky to Stewart Turner-Ball, MS, MAC, LMFT, LCSW, Indiana NALGAP Representative Steve Durkee, SAP, Kentucky Joseph M. Amico, MDiv, CAS, LISAC have them. We all wish them the best in their Todd E. Bradley, CRTS, CAC, Michigan new opportunities. We are fortunate to have had George Wharton, MRC, LSW, CCDC III-E, Ohio Nominations and Elections Committee Chair J. Wolfgang Wallschlaeger, MSE, CADC III, CCSG, Wisconsin Dalyn Schmitt, LMSW, NCAC II, CADC II three people join our staff. Marissa Miller has MID-SOUTH Personnel Committee Chair joined us as NAADAC’s new Certification and Edu- Jennifer Carr, LCDC, CPS, Texas Mary R. Woods, RNC, LADC, MSHS cation Assistant while Valerie Kremer and Maggie NORTHEAST Political Action Committee Co-Chairs Martin Jackson, Connecticut Frank Naccarato, NCAC I and Joe Deegan, LICSW, MAC, CCAC-S Keelan join NAADAC as its new Public Relations Ruth A. Kisseloff, LADC, ICADC, MHRT II, SAP, Maine Public Policy Committee Chair Peter Crumb, MEd, CAC, LADC I, Massachusetts Bill B. Burnett, LPC, MAC and State Liaison interns. Peter DalPra, LADC, New Hampshire Edward Olsen, LMSW, CASAC, New York Student Committee Chair At NAADAC, we haven’t slowed down in what Annie Ramniceanu, LADC, LCMHC, Vermont Larry Ashley, EdS, LADC we’ve been doing. We’re looking forward to a great NORTHWEST Technology Committee Chair conference from July 7 to 9, 2005 in Corpus Traci Wiggins, Alaska Stan Hamnett, MA, ICADC, CMI TBA, Idaho Christi, Texas. For details check out page 7 or visit Vanessa Sexson, LCPC, LAC, Montana NAADAC CERTIFICATION COMMISSION www.naadac.org. NAADAC’s leadership has also Hillary Wylie, NCAC II, MAC, Oregon William R. Cote, APRN, LADC, MAC David Harris, BA, CDP, NCAC II, Washington Devarshi Bajpai, BS, CADC II, NCAC II been embarking on an exciting agenda in discus- Cherri Lester, PhD, MAC, Wyoming Sharon DeEsch, LPC, LCDC, MAC, SAP NORTH CENTRAL Lindsay Freese, MEd, MAC, LADC sions with the International Credentialing and Robert Beers, BSW, LBSW, CSWCM, CADC, DAPA, Iowa Frank Hampton, MHS, MAC, SAP Reciprocity Consortium. When winter rolls around Harold Casey, NCAC II, Kansas James A. Holder III, MA, MAC, LPC, LPCS Jack W. Buehler, MA, LADC, LMHP, NCAC II, Nebraska Laurie Lind, CAP, NCAC II, ICADC again this year, NAADAC and its credentials may Rodnae Beaver, CSAC II, CADC I, Missouri James Martin, MSW, CSW, NCAC II, MAC, CEAP, SAP Meredythe Lester, MS, LAC, North Dakota Kevin Quint, MBA, LADC, NCAC II have a very different look. Robert K. Bogue, SAP, NCAC I, South Dakota Ernesto Randolfi, PhD Steve G. Rosier, PsyD, MAC, CDS III, CCDC III, CDP, SOUTHEAST Thanks for reading and we hope to see you in NCRC, CAADAC James Counts, NCAC I, Alabama Karen Starr, MSN, APRN, BC, MAC Corpus Christi in July! David P. McVinney, MPS, CAP, Florida James Whetzel, CSAC II, NCAC II Donovan Kuehn Ed Modzeleski, BA, CAC II, NCAC II, CCS, Georgia Charlotte Burrell, CADC, Mississippi NAADAC Certification Commission Staff Liaison Larry Pittman, MA, CCAS, LPA, North Carolina Shirley Beckett Mikell, NCAC II Donny Brock, NCAC II, South Carolina CONTENTS Cindy Black, NCAC I, Tennessee

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NAADAC: Committed to Leading Our Profession By Mary Ryan Woods, RNC, LADC, MSHS, NAADAC President

Great works are performed not by tion of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) strength, but perseverance. on ways in which we may collaborate —Samuel Johnson on future projects and further unify English author, critic, and the many groups working in the ad- lexicographer diction profession. These meetings have been successful and will help During the first three months of NAADAC expand and improve our this year NAADAC has been able to existing services to members. make significant progress towards cre- After a successful leadership event ating a unified and more inclusive in March, I would, at this time, also organization. I am happy to report on like to extend to you my personal in- some interesting developments which vitation to join me at the NAADAC will benefit NAADAC and the addic- annual meeting held July 7–9, 2005 tion profession, within the coming in Corpus Christi, Texas. NAADAC year. will co-host this conference with our First, I want to share with you new Texas affiliate, The Texas Association developments regarding a renewed of Addiction Professionals (TAAP). commitment with the International We are proud of our partnership with Certification and Reciprocity Consor- unify both the NAADAC National TAAP on this project. tium (IC&RC) and its membership Certification Commission’s and As you may know, there have been arm, the Society of Credentialed Sub- IC&RC’s credentials. This would some staff changes at the NAADAC happen by creating a new, umbrella office. Jennifer Ayers, Assistant Direc- NAADAC met with organization that would hold the cre- tor has taken a position with another dentials and endorsements of both association and left on May 3rd. Jason leaders of IC&RC and groups. Current holders of certifica- Rivkin, Special Projects Officer has tions and endorsements would not also taken a position with a different agreed to discuss ways to need to re-test. It would be similar to association. Sonya Floyd, Certification a “title change” until the next renewal and Education Assistant has moved on bring more unity and process. NAADAC consulted with its as well. We will miss each staff person state presidents on these changes and and wish them the best in their new understanding to the is taking into account all of their com- endeavors. ments as this process moves forward. Questions regarding certification addiction profession Members of the Executive Com- may now be directed to Marissa Miller mittee have been in discussions with (800/548-0497, ext. 101 or marissa@ the National Association of Treatment naadac.org) or to Shirley Beckett (ext. stance Abuse Professionals (SCAP). Providers (NAATP) and The Associa- 107 or [email protected]) All ques- NAADAC, with support from the tion regarding affiliate relations, elec- Center for Substance Abuse Treat- Jennifer Ayers, Jason tions, bylaws and membership devel- ment (CSAT), met with leaders of opment, as well as public relations IC&RC and agreed to discuss ways Rivkin and Sonya Floyd inquiries, can now be directed to to bring more unity and understand- Donovan Kuehn (ext. 125 or ing to the addiction profession. Three have left the NAADAC [email protected]) or to Cynthia jointly formed committees are exam- Moreno Tuohy (ext. 119 or ining different ways our organizations staff. We will miss them [email protected]). can collaborate. These proposals in- If you have questions about these clude: 1) An organizational, fund- and wish them the best in developments, please let me know. I raising and advocacy committee, 2) a look forward to hearing your certification committee and, 3) a con- their new endeavors. thoughts on how we can grow as an ference and training committee. organization. To date, the certification commit- tee has met and proposed a way to www.naadac.org NAADAC News 3 HIPAA SECURITY

If You’re “Electric,” HIPAA Security DOES Apply to You By Tobin Arthur, President & CEO, 3DGrid Healthcare Solutions

If you think you are through with ... if you create, creates, maintains, protects or trans- HIPAA, you actually may be right! mits ePHI. Next, various potential HIPAA stands for Health Insurance maintain, protect or risks must be assessed and weighed for Portability and Accountability Act and each of these items. The idea is to is meant to protects patients’ privacy. transmit your protected determine which risks in your envi- However, if you create, maintain, ronment have the most potential cost protect or transmit your protected patient information coupled with the likelihood of hav- patient information electronically, ing a problem. then you are subject to the new electronically, then you Now that you know a little about HIPAA Security regulations that went the Security Rule, you should be won- into effect on April 21, 2005. These are subject to the new dering if your practice needs to com- rules apply to every healthcare prac- ply. While there are some exceptions tice, regardless of size. HIPAA Security that enable practices to escape the Se- For a variety of reasons many prac- curity Rule requirements, they are in- tices are under the impression that the regulations... creasingly rare. As a general rule, if Privacy Rule was the start and finish you conduct electronic transactions in of HIPAA as far as their practice was your office then you are considered a concerned. But the reality is different. The Security Rule involves 42 “safe- Covered Entity under the Security The Privacy Rule was essentially the guards” in three categories: Admin- Rule. You can get more information first half of the requirements given to istrative, Physical and Technical. Put on your status by visiting the CMS or providers while the HIPAA Security simply, any practice of any size that DHHS websites. Rule represents the second half of the processes ePHI electronically must The Security Rule is surprisingly equation. deal with all 42 standards. well written and really not terribly The Security Rule was created to Just to confuse things further, 20 difficult to manage. In fact, the exer- specifically address the management of the rules are “Required” and must cises a practice must go through to of electronic Protected Health Infor- be met as stipulated in the regulations. get compliant are exercises that really mation or ePHI. Unlike the Privacy The remaining 22 are “Addressable.” should be followed as best-practices Rule, the Security Rule only applies That does not mean they are optional; regardless of the rule. Nevertheless, to electronic information. The Secu- rather it provides the practice with the effort can be overwhelming. My rity Rule is quite a bit smaller than alternatives for meeting the standard recommendation is to get some addi- the Privacy Rule (50,000 words versus based on size, risk profiles and other tional education then look for ways approximately 400,000) and it factors. to automate the process. The follow- doesn’t advocate specific technology At minimum, practices subject to ing link is one opportunity for some implementation or methodologies. the Security rule need to: additional free education. It’s best to The Security Rule was authored 1. Assign a Security Officer get a good idea of how to best tackle with security industry best-practices 2. Understand all requirements your Security Rule requirements be- in mind. To that end, it calls for the 3. Draft policies fore spending much time and money. protection of information confidenti- 4. Conduct a risk assessment 3DGrid Healthcare Solutions is ality, integrity and availability. In 5. Draft procedures NAADAC’s official HIPAA compli- other words, it is not enough to put 6. Implement procedures ance resource. Its HIPAA Checkup soft- safeguards in place that protect the 7. Update or implement Business ware suite deals with all aspects of the availability of data in your office if Associate agreements HIPAA regulations—privacy and se- those safeguards do not also ade- Conducting a solid Risk Assessment curity—in an easy-to-follow, cost effec- quately address the confidentiality and definitely is the most important of the tive manner. Special Preferred Cus- integrity of that information. On a seven as it sets the foundation for any tomer pricing of $495 (a $200 savings technical note, the Privacy Rule is Security effort. This also may be an off MSRP) is available to NAADAC enforced by the Office of Civil Right entirely new concept for people who members. For more information, con- under the Department of Health and do not come from a security back- tact 3DGrid by phone at 866/334- Human Services whereas the Security ground. Rest assured, the task is not 7431, by email [email protected] or Rule will be enforced by a new orga- complicated…just a little time-con- visit them on the web at nization within CMS. suming. The idea is to inventory all www.3dgrid.com. of the equipment in your office that

4 June 2005 www.naadac.org For a limited time, this essential tool for addiction profes- Reader’s sionals is priced at $30. As with all of NAADAC’s products, members and non-members alike can purchase Perceptual Ad- Corner justment Therapy: A Positive Approach to Addictions Treatment through NAADAC’s website at www.naadac.org or by calling the NAADAC office at 800/548-0497. A Positive Approach to Negative New Organizational Member Perceptions NAADAC is pleased to welcome a new organizational mem- ber, the International University for Graduate Studies. By Misti A. Storie, MS, Education The International University for Graduate Studies is a fully and Training Coordinator accredited university located in St. Kitts, West Indies. The Uni- As promised in the last versity has been granting degrees in the behavioral health field NAADAC News, we are proud to since 1979. Many of its students are from the United States present our first edition of and are practicing licensed and credentialed professionals in NAADAC’s Reader’s Corner. their respective fields. Over the past several decades, they have Here, NAADAC will showcase a new, quality book added graduate degrees in a variety of academic and clinical or product beneficial to our members and addiction profes- areas including: Addictions Studies, Christian Counseling, sionals. To start the pace off strong, we selected James Holder Education, Arts & Science, Organizational Behavior and and Thurman Williams’ book, Perceptual Adjustment Therapy: Leadership, and Social Work. A Positive Approach to Addictions Treatment, to be the inau- In addition to academic programs, the University offers a gural product. number of conferences and courses for continuing education This book, designed specifically for addiction treatment units in addictions, counseling and social work. professionals and students, contrasts the negative approach Visit the university’s website at www.iugrad.com for more that currently characterizes most addictions treatment. It does information. Or contact Raymond J. Dorritie, PhD, Dean of so by emphasizing a positive, individualized treatment ap- Addiction Studies, International University for Graduate proach that addresses the client’s self-perceptions and what Studies, 1068 Main Street, Suite 202, Fishkill, NY12524 You can be done to change them. Perceptual Adjustment Therapy can also call 877/484-7231 or fax 845/896-1919 for more (PAT) uses a client’s early memories as a road map of percep- information. tions—an indicator of the client’s belief system and the guiding fictions that build perceptual filters to support those beliefs. These perceptions are used to identify and understand an in- dividual’s positive intents and underlying positive desires that they really want to fulfill. Authors Holder and Williams sensi- tively synthesizes Adlerian psychology, Gestalt Therapy, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming to offer addiction profession- als a faster method for information-gathering and to show how that information can be employed most beneficially. Be- cause it offers individualized treatment in an accelerated time frame, PAT is extremely valuable for professionals working under the constraints of managed care, oversized caseloads, and stressful institutional environments. The authors both have extensive experience with addictions treatment. Together they offer a uniquely different book that teaches counselors to resolve the internal conflict of addicts and alcoholics, thus bringing them to a spiritual wholeness through integration. James A. Holder III, MA, LPAC, MAC has worked in the counseling field for more than 20 years, primarily specializing in addictions treatment. As a trainer, Holder has delivered over 800 hours of training to more than 1,000 counseling professionals, including NAADAC’s 2004 Annual Conference and 2005 Conferences on Co-Occurring Disorders. Co-author Thurman Williams III, is a free-lance writer who has published extensively in regional and national magazines. He has been involved with addictions treatment since 1985, and is also an accomplished entrepreneur. www.naadac.org NAADAC News 5 NAADAC/TAAP CONFERENCE UPDATE

NAADAC and TAAP Plan Ambitious Program By Donovan Kuehn, NAADAC News Editor and Shawna Barnum, NAADAC Office Manager and Conference Coordinator

NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals and Thomas J. Brady, MD, MBA, CRC Health Group; Faye J. TAAP, (Texas Association of Addiction Professionals) released Calhoun, DPA, MS, Deputy Director National Institutes on the program for the TAAP 31st Annual State Conference and Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) and Director of the NAADAC’s Annual Conference being co-hosted in Corpus Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT); Dr. Westley Christi, Texas. The conference will run from July 7–9, 2005. Clark, as well as great local Texas presenters. TAAP and NAADAC are proud to announce many nation- Workshop sessions will offer over 25 CEU credits. Don’t ally recognized keynote speakers, including: Dr. Robert miss this exciting educational opportunity. Come earn your Perkinson; Dr. Tim Sheehan, Dean of Hazelden’s Graduate CEU credits at the TAAP/NAADAC conference, and bring School; Rhonda McKillip, MEd, LMHC, MAC, CCDCIII, the family for some fun in the sun in Corpus Christi. Full CDP; Michael Wagner, LCSW, MAC; Mary Beth Johnson registration details are available at www.taap.org or at from the National Addiction Technology Transfer Center; www.naadac.org.

NAADAC/TAAP Conference Schedule WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 2005 2:30pm–4:00pm Sessions 9:00am–10:30am Clinical Supervision: (continued) 12:30pm–1:30pm: 12:00pm–1:00pm Title TBA: Dr. Faye Calhoun, Keynote Address: Dr. Robert Riviera 1 NAADAC Political Action NAADAC Certification NIAAA Perkinson Getting Counselors Ready: Committee Luncheon Commission and NAADAC Padre A Riviera 1&2 Thomas J. Brady, MD, MBA, CRC (ticketed event) Executive Committee Lunch Criminal Justice: (continued) 10:00am–4:00pm Health Group Frank Naccarato, NCAC I and Joe Riviera 4 & 5 Padre B PAC Silent Auction Display Riviera 2 Deegan, LICSW, MAC, CCAC–S, Riviera 5 NAADAC Political Action 1:00pm–7:00pm Customer Satisfaction: Agency & Metallization in the Committee Co–Chairs, Officiating NAADAC Certification Improving Outcomes: Mathew 11:00am–12:30pm SESSIONS Treatment of Co–Existing Silent Auction Winners Commission Meeting Feehery, LCDC, AAC Fe Letting Go of Shame: The Gay Disorders: John J. O’Neill, LCSW, Announced and Live Auction Kleberg Riviera 1 Agenda: Randy Martin, MA, LPC LCDC, CSAT During Luncheon 1:00pm–7:00pm When Bad Things Happen to Padre A Padre C $35.00 Suggested Donation at NAADAC Executive Committee Good Counselors: William Cote, Utilizing Experiential Registration or at the Door SATURDAY, JULY 9, 2005 Meeting APRN, LADC, MAC,N AADAC Techniques: Charlie McMordie, 1:30pm–3:00pm MEETINGS and Riviera 4 & 5 Certification Commission Chair MEd, LPC, LCDC 7:00am–8:30am SESSIONS Riviera 2 Padre B Yoga Class: Embracing the Texas Certification Board THURSDAY, JULY 7, 2005 Ethics: (continued) Ethics: Christy Conklin-Sheridan, Waves of Your Mind and Body!: Meeting 8:00am–4:00pm Riviera 3 LCDC Vicki Johnson, MS, LCDC, ADS Riviera 4&5 Padre B NAADAC Certification 4:30pm–6:00pm Riviera 1 Radical Forgiveness: Michael Commission Meeting Plenary Session: Families: Partering with Addiction 9:00am–12:30pm Yeager, LCDC, ChT, RMT, CAS Kleberg Through Addiction into Technology Transfer Centers TAAP Board of Directors Meeting Padre A Riviera 4&5 8:00am–11:30am Recovery: Dr. Susanne Brent and (ATTCs): Mary Beth Johnson Enhancing Your Cultural NAADAC Executive Committee Trisha Colangelo Riviera 2 9:00am–10:30am Sessions Awareness: Cedric Dunmore, Meeting Riviera 1,2,3 Emotionally Unavailable Men: The Sugars and Flour Project: LCDC & Martin Garcia, LCDC Duval 7:00pm–8:30pm SESSIONS Patty Henry Joan Ifland, MBA Padre B Padre A 8:00am–11:30am NAADAC New Board Member Padre C Workforce Development: Gerry NAADAC/TAAP Keynote Orientation 1:30pm–3:00pm SESSIONS Cybersex and Chemical Schmidt, MA, LPC, MAC Address/Opening Plenary Padre A Miracles & Mysticism (Cultural Dependency: Deborah Corley Padre C Dr. Nora Volkow, Director, NIDA Post–Traumatic Stress Disorder Diversity): Eliana Schippel, LCDC, Padre B (invited) HIV: Thurston Smith, NCAC I & Addiction: Dr. Jerry Boriskin, AAC Methamphetamine Update: Riviera 1 Dr. Charles Curie, Administrator, Hazelden Padre A Carol Falkowski, Hazelden SAMHSA (invited) Clinical Supervision: Thomas G. Padre B Stages of Change, Cognitive Graduate School Riviera 1,2,3 Padre C Durham, PhD, LADC, CCS Ethical Decision Making: Sherry Therapy & Therapeutic Riveria 3 11:30am–12:30pm Layton, LCDC Community: Frank Davis, AAC, Title TBA: George Kominsky, NAADAC Membership Meeting Riviera 1 LCDC Texas Tech 3:30pm–5:00pm Sessions & Luncheon Padre B Riviera 1 Substance Abuse / Dependency Nueces Ballroom B 12 Step Programs: Bill Wilmore, & Domestic Violence: Lonnie BA Clinical Supervision: Michele Mid America ATTC: Pat Stilen, 12:30pm–2:00pm SESSIONS Hazelwood Riviera 2 Savage, LCDC, AAC LCSW Padre A Title TBA: Dr. Westley Clark, Riviera 1 Riviera 2 Director, Center for Substance 8:30pm–9:30pm Enhancing Your Cultural Abuse Treatment (CSAT) NAADAC Regional Caucuses Best Practices: Judi Kosterman Advocacy for the Addiction Awareness (continued): Cedric Padre A Kleberg Riviera 2 Profession: Johnny Allem, Dunmore, LCDC & Martin Garcia, 9:30pm–10:30pm Motivational Interviewing: Jim Johnson Institute LCDC Criminal Justice Riviera 3 Padre B 12 Step Meeting Krebs Padre B Padre B Padre C 11:00am–12:30am Gambling: The Invisible Eating Disorders, Substance Plenary: Substance Abuse and Abuse and Relapse: Dr. Tim 3:30pm–5:00pm SESSIONS Addiction: Nikki Hayward, MA, FRIDAY, JULY 8, 2005 Re Entry Issues: Sandi Simpson, Disabilities: A Special LPC, BCSMGG & Sigrid Box, MS, Sheehan, Dean, Hazelden’s Challenge for Rehabilitation Graduate School 9:00am–5:00pm LCDC, MAC, NCACII, AAC, ADCIII, LPC, LMFT NAADAC Certification ICADAC Professionals: Shane Koch, RhD Padre C Riviera 1 Riviera 1&2 Commission Meeting Padre A HIV (continued): Thurston Gender Issues: Rhonda McKillip, Room TBA MEd, LMHC, MAC, CCDCIII, CDP Stages of Change, Cognitive Smith, NCAC I Riviera 2 9:00am–5:00pm Therapy & Therapeutic Riviera 1 NAADAC Board of Directors Community: (continued) Clinical Supervision Ethics: Michael Wagner, LCSW, MAC Meeting Padre B Riviera 3 (continued): Thomas G. Durham, Neuces B PhD, LADC, CCS Riveria 3

6 June 2005 www.naadac.org NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals’ Annual Meeting brought to you in conjunction with The 31st Annual Texas Association of Addiction Professionals’ State Conference

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SAMHSA Provides Latest Information on Co-Occurring Disorders By Valerie A. Kremer, Public Relations Intern

The recently published Treatment Improvement Protocol and describes specific counseling techniques. It also illustrates (TIP) number 42, Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons with the importance of addressing the needs of people with COD Co-Occurring Disorders (COD) is available free to NAADAC within three key populations: the homeless, criminal justice members from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Ser- populations, and women. vices Administration (SAMHSA). The revised TIP provides The TIP also contains detailed information for people con- state-of-the-art treatment guidelines for addiction counselors cerned with COD on: Specific mental disorders: Additional and other practitioners working in the filed of co-occurring guidance for the counselor; Common medications for disor- substance abuse and mental disorders. ders; Screening and assessment instruments; Selected resources TIP 42 addresses cross-cutting topics such as suicidality, of training; Dual recovery mutual self-help programs; Confi- nicotine dependence, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder dentiality issues; and Resources for consumers and providers. (ADHD), posttraumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, To obtain TIP 42, Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons pathological gambling, and other mental disorders with par- With Co-Occurring Disorders, contact SAMHSA’s National ticular relevance to COD. Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI) The TIP contains chapters on terminology, workforce de- at P.O. Box 2345, Rockville, MD 20847-2345, phone: 800/ velopment, assessment, treatment approaches, traditional set- 729-6686 (English and Spanish) or 800/487-4889 (TDD). tings and models, special settings and specific populations, Ask for NCADI No. BKD515. and mental disorders. It also includes selected literature re- views, synopses of many COD treatment approaches, and empirical information useful to the addiction professional. Not limited to substance abuse counselors, TIP 42 is ben- The Value of Membership eficial for mental health providers and administrators, treat- What has NAADAC Done for Me Lately? ment providers, criminal justice staff, researchers, educators, By Donovan Kuehn, NAADAC News Editor and other healthcare and social service personnel who work with COD clients. What do Fox News, the BBC, the New York Times, the The TIP highlights specific guidelines for developing a suc- Philadelphia Inquirer, Shape Magazine and Stars and cessful therapeutic relationship with individuals who have COD Stripes have in common? All of these media organizations, and many more, have contacted NAADAC to comment on addiction issues. NAADAC would like to expand its list of people available to discuss addiction related issues as they arise in the public eye. Responding to media inquiries with accurate and clini- cally-based perspectives helps ensure addiction is covered in a favorable and factual way. However, there’s one thing we need—you! If you are interested in serving as a spokesperson for NAADAC please let us know. What we need from you is your name (please send the correct spelling and pronunciation); a brief bio outlining your NAADAC and career involvement (75 words or less); your area(s) of expertise; the city and state you reside in and your current contact information (phone #, cell phone # and e-mail address) to let us meet the tight deadlines news organizations face. Please send your information to Donovan Kuehn at [email protected] (please put “spokesperson” in the sub- ject line) or call 800/548-0497 ext. 125. NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals, is the largest national association dedicated to enhancing the professional growth and development of individuals who treat and prevent addiction. Help NAADAC positively shape the public perception of addiction professionals and the higher standards of care that your clients deserve. For more information on what NAADAC does for you, visit www.naadac.org. Thanks for being a NAADAC member.

8 June 2005 www.naadac.org NATIONAL ADDICTIONS COUNSELOR DAY

NAADAC President-Elect Addresses Remember National Addictions Addiction Medicine Specialists Counselor Day, September 20 By Valerie A. Kremer, Public Relations Intern The 4th annual National Addictions Counselor Day will be September 20, 2005. This day coincides with President-Elect Sharon Morgillo Freeman, PhD, APRN-CS National Recovery month. Now is the time to plan to was an invited speaker at the 7th Annual International Asso- ensure counselors get the recognition of how important ciation for Addiction Medicine Conference held in Buenos they are to the field of recovery and treatment. Without Aires, Argentina, April 19–24, 2005. Dr. Freeman’s topic was the powerful work of addiction counselors there is no “The Relationship of Opioid Treatment in Chronic Pain Con- addiction profession. ditions: Implications on Brain Reward Response.” Please take the time to get as many people in your Dr. Freeman’s presentation focused on the challenges sci- community involved as possible. Contact your mayor entists have in explaining the brain’s response to opiates when and ask that they declare September 20, 2005, as “Addic- suffering from chronic pain. Dr. Freeman asserts that “an area tion Counselors Day.” Contact your state legislators and of scientific understanding that remains unexplained is the ask them to pass a proclamation that recognizes the work effect of chronic pain conditions on the brain reward response that the alcohol and other drug abuse counselors do. to opioids. Substance misuse remains one of the most baffling Recovery works! areas of scientific evaluation, identification and intervention Pamela R. Frazier, NCAC II, CSADC, MISA II, given that very little is known about the mechanisms differen- NCRS, Chicago, Illinois tiating inevitable physiologic responses to opioids and dysfunc- If you’d like to share ideas for possible events on Counselors tional or abnormal responses to long-term opioid administra- Day, please contact Pamela Frazier at n_the_spirit1@ tion. Given the complex presentation of these patients, there juno.com or Donovan Kuehn at [email protected]. is difficulty in differentiating the nuances of psychopathology Please put “Counselors Day” in the subject line. that may be incorrectly identified as personality disorder or substance addiction.” Dr. Freeman also dealt with the importance of these issues Recovery Month to clinicians. “The effects of opioids on the brain reward system The 16th annual National Alcohol and Drug Addic- are of significance to clinicians, and given the paucity of infor- tion Recovery Month (Recovery Month) will be held in mation available on opioid therapeutic use versus misuse in September 2005 to celebrate the positive impact of treat- this population, the clinician is left to develop subjective con- ment for alcohol and drug use disorders in communities clusions about differentiation. Inevitable responses include the nationwide. The month is set aside to recognize the linked concepts of tolerance to opioids, development of with- strides made in treatment and to educate the public that drawal phenomena, hyperalgesia and pharmacologic resistance addiction is a treatable public health problem that af- to the antinociceptive properties of opioids.” fects us all. This vital observance lets people know that Dr. Freeman’s paper discussed and expanded upon current alcohol and drug use disorders can be managed effec- knowledge regarding relationships of neuroadaptive responses tively when the entire community supports those who to chronic opioid treatment coupled with chronic pain condi- suffer from these treatable diseases. tions and the combined effect of these factors on the brain Recovery Month 2005 will feature: reward system. Dr. Freeman feels that “as professionals in the • A national Recovery Month kick-off media event addiction field it is imperative that we explore all aspects of in Washington, D.C. addictive disease and use the most current scientifically • Community events across the country to raise validated information available. The science of addiction is awareness about substance use and mental disorders, expanding every day and is one of the most exciting areas of treatment, and recovery scientific exploration in the 21st Century.” • State and local celebrations and activities Dr. Freeman also presented a three hour workshop on opi- • Live web-based events ates in chronic pain conditions for the Indiana Association for • A Recovery Month planning toolkit, which includes Addiction Professionals conference on April 30, 2005 in In- a CD-ROM and printed materials to support par- dianapolis, Indiana. ticipants in their outreach to media and constitu- ency groups • A Recovery Month commemorative poster NAADAC President-Elect • Television and radio PSAs Sharon Morgillo Freeman, PhD, APRN-CS, at the All materials are available through the Substance Abuse International Association and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) for Addiction Medicine Recovery Month Web site at www.recoverymonth.gov. Conference in Buenos Contact SAMHSA at 240/276-2750 for more details. Aires, Argentina. www.naadac.org NAADAC News 9 NAADAC AND IC&RC CREDENTIAL CONSOLIDATION

NAADAC and IC&RC Propose Credential Consolidation By Donovan Kuehn, NAADAC News Editor

The NAADAC National Certification Commission Unifying the addiction profession will benefit everyone (NCC), NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Pro- who works in addiction prevention, intervention and treat- fessionals, the International Certification and Reciprocity ment and the clients they serve. Instrumental to this pro- Consortium (IC&RC) and the Society of Credentialed cess was Dr. H. Westley Clark, Director of CSAT and Dr. Addiction Professionals (S.CAP) announced a proposal Karl White, CSAT’s Team Leader for Workforce Devel- to unify their independent credentials for addiction coun- opment. Without their support these discussions would selors into a series of credentials that will be available at not have taken place. We would like to thank Dr. Clark the local, national and international level. This proposal and Dr. White on behalf of the 80,000 people through- was submitted to the IC&RC Board of Directors in April out the US who work in the addiction profession.” 2005 and the NAADAC Board of Directors in July 2005. For more information on the IC&RC discussions and If accepted the consolidation will affect 45,000 creden- to download a proposal paper on the consolidation of tialed addiction counselors. NAADAC’s and IC&RC’s credentialing systems, please The committee, made up of equal numbers of visit www.naadac.org. NAADAC and IC&RC representatives, decided on six essential components for any addiction credential: 1. The need for strong local credentialing boards; Proposal on the Consolidation of 2. Local, national and international credentialing for the profession; NCC and ICRC Credentials 3. Valid and legally defensible examinations; On April 1–3, 2005 the joint NCC/IC&RC credentialing subgroup of the NAADAC/NCC/IC&RC/SCAP, hereafter referred to as the collab- 4. The purpose, foundation and scope of practice for orating organizations, met in Alexandria, Virginia to discuss options each credential; for coordination of the NCC and IC&RC credentialing programs. 5. Portability of credentials from state to state; and Subgroup members participating in these discussions were: Dennis 6. Appropriate levels of credentialing based on the needs Barbour, John Barlow, William Cote, Bart Grimes, Jim Martin, Shirley of local and international credentialing boards. Beckett Mikell, Cynthia Moreno Tuohy, and Jim Scarborough. The subgroup made the following conclusions and recommendations: The proposal being presented to the IC&RC and • The profession currently needs: NAADAC Boards will suggest the establishment of a new – strong local credentialing boards; addictions treatment and prevention credentialing board – local, national and international credentialing for the profes- that will incorporate the current credentials of IC&RC sion; and NAADAC. The new organization, and its credentials, – valid and legally defensible examinations; – scopes of practice for each credential; is intended to be local, national and international in scope. – portability of credentials; and The joint NAADAC/IC&RC committee proposes that – a choice of level of credentialing for local and international all current IC&RC and NAADAC credentialed profession- credentialing boards. als will have their qualifications unified by December 31, • A unified system of local and national credentialing would 2005. result in a reduction in competition from other professions, such as mental and behavioral health, thus insuring compe- The co-chairs of the workgroup recommending the tency and optimum protection of the public. changes, William Cote, APRN, LADC, MAC, NAADAC • Any new merged credentials that may be offered as part of a National Certification Chair, and Jim Scarborough, unified effort should be re-titled credentials of existing creden- IC&RC Chair, stated: “We are excited by the positive and tials, rather than credentials that are “grandparented” frank discussion that NAADAC and IC&RC have had. To adequately respond to these needs and to assure maximal professional competence and protection of the public the group From left: Dennis made the following recommendations: Barbour, James 1. There should be a single addictions treatment and prevention Scarborough, credentialing board. This board should be a new organization. Cynthia Moreno 2. The new organization should incorporate the current credentials Tuohy, John Barlow, of IC&RC and NCC; Shirley Beckett 3. The new organization, and the credentials, should be local, Mikell, James national and international in scope; Martin, Bart Grimes 4. The new credentials will correspond to a “career ladder” which and William Cote. will be developed; 5. The new organization should provide new credentials and endorsements for the profession, as needs emerge for the profession and for protection of the public; and 6. On December 31, 2005, all current IC&RC and NCC credentialed professionals will incur a title change. All applicants should apply by October 1, 2005.

10 June 2005 www.naadac.org ADOLESCENTS AND ADDICTION

Recovery Schools Offer an Alternative for Students By Andrew J. Finch, PhD, Director, Association of Recovery Schools

A movement is underway in the both education and recovery”, are United States that combines treat- essential to the continuum of care for ment aftercare services with educa- substance use disorders. tional programming for adolescents in In March, the Association of Re- recovery. Recovery schools, as they are covery Schools conducted its first called, provide students with aftercare “Take to the Hill Day,” and 60 rep- support, a sense of community and resentatives of recovery schools from an education. across the country converged on Students in recovery schools have Washington to talk about recovery- made a commitment to leading drug- based education. About 30 House free lives. These students maintain a members or staff attended a luncheon drug-free environment and choose to to hear about recovery schools, and live in a healthy way. Recovery schools they were welcomed by Laurie help them feel like they fit in and McWethy and Rep. Jim Ramstad of aren’t stigmatized by others who Minnesota. During the day, recovery don’t understand what they are go- school parents, students, and staff ing through. members spoke with almost 100 Recovery high school and college House members or their staff, and the programs exist at over 30 different feedback was extremely supportive. sites across the United States. Each Andrew Finch talks about recovery ARS will be holding its fourth An- recovery school serves approximately schools. nual Conference July 14–17, 2005, 30 students at a time. Most students and anyone with an interest in recov- attending a recovery school have been and their educational programming. ery-based education is encouraged to through some type of treatment, and Helping graduates transition back attend. The conference will be hosted many schools require some amount into the ‘real world’ is one of the most by the StepUP Program at Augsburg of sobriety before a student can be important components of the pro- College and will provide presentations enrolled. In addition to their educa- gram. from the both high school and col- tional activities, often students are In 2002, leaders from recovery lege programs for recovering students. required to participate in a 12-Step schools founded the Association of The cost of the conference for non- program. Recovery School (ARS) to support members is $75 and CEUs will be It seems very difficult for young the work being done in each of these available. For information or registra- adults coming out of treatment to school settings. Its mission is to ad- tion, please contact Beth Samuelson maintain their sobriety when they are vocate for the promotion, strength- at [email protected] placed back into their former lives. ening and expansion of secondary and or 651/773-6414 or Dave Hadden Many students ‘burned bridges’ with post-secondary programs designed for at [email protected] or school faculty and peers while they students committed to achieving suc- 612/330-1409. were using. In a way, they ‘branded’ cess in both education and recovery. To learn more about recovery themselves as difficult kids. It is hard As a component of the recovery con- schools, visit their web site at for them to remove that label right tinuum of care, ARS exists to support www.recoveryschools.org or call 615/ away. This sometimes contributes to such schools who work with students 248-8206. a self-fulfilling prophecy in which they committed to being abstinent from Dr. Andrew Finch currently serves don’t believe in themselves and fall alcohol and other drugs and working as Director of Community High School, back into old habits. Attending recov- a program of recovery. a school for teens recovering from alco- ery schools helps these students be- ARS has received support from hol and other drug addictions that he come confident in their ability to U.S. Department of Health and Hu- helped form in 1997. He earned his maintain a drug-free life and helps man Services, Center for Substance PhD from Vanderbilt University. In them feel normal again. Abuse Treatment to continue the ef- July 2002, Dr. Finch was selected to be No two recovery schools operate in fort for development and support of the first director of the Association of exactly the same manner. Some are these schools, and it is beginning to Recovery Schools. Dr. Finch is a Na- privately funded while others receive be recognized internationally that tional Certified Counselor (NCC) and public funds. They also differ in staff- these schools, “designed for students a licensed professional school counselor ing requirements, drug testing rules, committed to achieving success in in Tennessee. www.naadac.org NAADAC News 11 ADOLESCENTS AND ADDICTION

Rising Adolescent Inhalant Use Alarms Counselors, Parents and Officials By Valerie A. Kremer, Public Relations Intern

More and more adolescents Recent NIDA-funded research are using inhalants, according to shows that about 60 percent of a new report by the Substance the adolescents who reported Abuse and Mental Health Ser- using inhalants during the past vices Administration (SAMHSA) year also reported the use of more released at a press conference by than one type of inhalant. the National Inhalant Prevention The resurgence of inhalants is Coalition. Due to the easy access becoming a frightening issue for of inhalants, bought in a store or parents to face. A new study on in- found at home, adolescents are halants released at the press confer- able to conceal inhalant use, caus- ence by the Partnership for Drug ing a rising concern among parents. Free America, emphasized that par- These studies show that counselors ents do not know their children are working with adolescents need to be inhaling and are not talking to their vigilant to catch inhalant use in their children about inhalants. The re- clients. search shows that parents significantly NAADAC staff attended a press Cards from NIDA; photos courtesy GSD&M. underestimate the vulnerability of conference, held in Washington, DC, their children to inhalant use—only which focused on the association of to be concerned about inhalants, not four percent of parents of sixth to inhalant use, other substance use and just because of their toxicity and abil- eighth graders believe their child has delinquency among adolescents. Ac- ity to cause sudden sniffing death, but tried inhalants while 22 percent of cording to the report, adolescents because we now have clear evidence sixth to eight graders report having ages 12 or 13 who used inhalants were that early use of inhalants sets the very tried them. six times as likely to have stolen or young up for major problems in later John Walters, Director of the White tried to steal items worth more than life.” House Office of National Drug Con- $50. More than one in three people Inhalants are easily accessible to trol Policy, said, “While overall drug who started inhalant use at age 13 or adolescents and easy to conceal. “The use among young people has declined younger were dependent on or abused survey data show that youth aged 12 substantially over the past three years, alcohol or an illicit drug in the past or 13 were more likely to use inhal- we must not lose our focus. Inhalant year. ants than marijuana in the past year,” abuse remains a dangerous and po- Counselors need to be aware when stated SAMHSA Administrator tentially deadly behavior that parents treating and assessing adolescents and Charles Curie. The most popular need to be aware of. We encourage young adults who are using inhalants. product categories for inhaling were all parents to learn the signs of inhal- According to NAADAC President, glue, shoe polish, and toluene (found ant abuse and to monitor their teens.” Mary Woods, RNC, LADC, MSHS, in household cleaners, nail polish, and Grants are helping states and com- “If questions about inhalants are not paint thinner). The National Institute munities make a difference, while included when youth are assessed, on Drug Abuse (NIDA) points to a alerting the public of the fatal effects young people could continue to use recent study finding that toluene pro- of inhalant use. SAMHSA’s Strategic and self-destruct. NAADAC members duces euphoria through the same Prevention Framework grants, Drug and all addiction professionals who mechanism that promotes euphoria in Free Community grants, and NIDA’s deal with adolescents must carefully drugs such as cocaine, amphetamine funded research programs are tools screen for inhalant use.” Adolescents or PCP. that can help track adolescent inhalant could be given improper treatment Nora Volkow, MD, Director of use and produce a solution to stop it. options if they aren’t forthcoming NIDA, warned that “even in an other- For more information on SAMHSA about inhalant use or proper screen- wise healthy person, a single session grants visit www.samhsa.gov/grants/ ings don’t take place. of abusing concentrated amounts of 2005/grants.aspx. For more informa- Harvey Weiss, Executive Director certain inhalants can lower oxygen tion on inhalants visit www.inhalants. of the National Inhalant Prevention levels enough to cause asphyxiation org, www.oas.samhsa.gov, www.drug Coalition, noted “there has been a lot or disrupt heart rhythms and cause freeamerica.org or www.inhalants. of recent research that shows we need death from cardiac arrest.” drugabuse.gov .

12 June 2005 www.naadac.org OF INTEREST TO PROFESSIONALS

Challenges and Opportunities: What You Need to Know about Suicidal Clients By Paul Quinnett, PhD,and Ben Camp, MSEd

Your client has just told you that he has been feeling Social Work, Alcohol/Drug Studies Program, the Division suicidal. To make it interesting, he told you in a group of Educational Outreach and the QPR Institute. Working session with eight other people present. Another client in together, curriculum deficits have been addressed with group says, “I think about suicide all the time. In fact, the provision of course work targeted to the needs of ad- I’ve tried it twice.” Panic has not set in, but as you formu- diction counselors, both in the classroom setting and via late your intervention, you are thinking, “They didn’t blended online courses. This life-saving training is now teach me how to deal with this in counselor training!” available nationally. NAADAC has embraced these efforts While it doesn’t help, you are not alone. Deutsch (1984) and, by special arrangement with EWU, the online basic and Faber (1983b) both found suicidal clients to be at QPR (Question, Persuade and Refer) Gatekeeper Training the top of the stress list for counselors. Yet recent surveys for Suicide Prevention course is available to NAADAC of training programs finds a virtual absence of specific members. training in how to deal with, let alone assess and manage, These award-winning educational programs are con- suicidal clients. Now research is showing that addictive sidered “best practices” by the Joint Commission on the disorders are major contributors to suicidal behavior. Con- Accreditation of Health Care Organizations and also re- sider the following: ceived the J.J. Negley Associates Presidents Award for • Addictive disorder and actual intoxication are among Avoiding Suicide Malpractice. The risk assessment proto- the greatest predictors [of suicide] (Moscicki, 1997, col has been highlighted as an example of best practices pgs. 499–517). in the US Department of Health and Human Services • Estimates place substance use disorder as a factor in (SAMHSA) Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) 42 almost 60 percent of completed suicides and alco- “Substance Abuse Treatment For Persons With Co- holics may constitute as much as 25–43 percent of Occurring Disorders.” all suicides (Henriksson et al., 1993; Murphy and Ready or not, trained or not, comfortable or not, our Wetzel, 1990). suicidal clients are our clients. If we are to serve them well • For people with substance use disorders, the inci- and keep them safe, we must enhance our competencies dence of suicide is 20 times greater then the general to help ensure their safety. population (Blumenthal 1988). Additional course information is available at As a major public health problem, approximately 30,000 www.suicideprevention.ewu.edu. Dr. Paul Quinnett has Americans die by suicide each year. Another 650,000 re- also made his best-selling book entitled “Suicide: the For- ceive emergency care after attempting suicide. Most of ever Decision” available for free download at these attempts and deaths occur while people are under www.qprinstitute.com. the influence. Paul Quinnett, PhD, is President and CEO, The QPR How many of us entered this field expecting to work Institute. Ben Camp, MSEd, is Adjunct Faculty, Eastern with suicidal clients? Isn’t suicide a mental health problem? Washington University School of Social Work and Alcohol/ Not any more. Recent research finds suicidal behavior is Drug Studies Program and Region 1 Representative for more closely associated with substance abuse than other The Chemical Dependency Professionals of Washington State mental disorders. And yet, systematic training in the assess- ment and management of suicidal behavior is virtually non- In addition to a 10 Credit University-based Certificate Program, The existent. Alcohol/Drug Studies Program at EWU provides the following online The Surgeon General’s 2001 National Strategy for Sui- courses: cide Prevention: Goals and Objectives for Action calls for • QPR Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention is a two-hour action to correct this problem. Goal 6 asks for, “training emergency mental health intervention that teaches lay and profes- for all health, mental health, substance abuse and human sional gatekeepers to recognize and respond positively to someone exhibiting suicide warning signs and behaviors. services professionals concerning suicide risk assessment • QPR Suicide Triage Training Course for all “first responders” and and recognition, treatment, management, and aftercare professionals who assess and refer suicidal persons including law interventions.” As suicide is now the most preventable enforcement officials, teachers, clergy and correctional personnel. cause of death in America,Picture substance will abuse counselors have • QPRT Suicide Risk Assessment and Training Course for profes- a key role to play. sionals who evaluate and treat suicidal persons including sub- be B/W stance abuse counselors, social workers, and psychologists. This major gap between professional practice expecta- Native American Suicide Triage Training Course a basic introduction tions and counselor training programs has recently been for suicide risk assessment with an emphasis on Native American popu- addressed by Eastern Washington University, School of lations. www.naadac.org NAADAC News 13 NEWS FOR MEMBERS

Affiliate News By Donovan Kuehn, NAADAC News Editor and Jennifer Ayers, Past AssistantDirector for Board, Member & Affiliate Services

Alaska Information on the AzAADAC conference is available NAADAC’s Northwest at the AzAADAC website at www.azaadac.org or contact Regional Vice President, 520/975-2724 or [email protected]. Information on Robert C. Richards, the Summer Institute is at www.abhp.arizona.edu/Train- MA, CADC II, NCAC II, ing/SummerInstitute2005. reports that Alaska is revi- talizing its affiliate and it Georgia used the Alaska Annual Cynthia Moreno Tuohy, NCAC II, CCDC III, Act- School on Addiction ing Executive Director and Kathryn B. Benson, LADC, Studies as the venue for its NCAC II, NAADAC Secretary met with members of the People register at the Alaska Annual work. Richards was the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association (GACA) in School on Addiction Studies in keynote speaker and ap- Anchorage, Alaska. March and April. They met with the Board of Directors parently was quite a suc- to discuss the benefits of membership and affiliation with cess as Alaska garnered 15 new membership applications NAADAC; professional advancement through national for the affiliate. NAADAC would like to thank Traci membership and affiliation; advocacy at the national level; Wiggins and Vacharee Howard who have been integral professional development through training; conferences to Alaska’s re-invigoration. and products; certification at a national level and techni- cal assistance to states. Arizona At the conclusion of the meeting, the Board of Direc- AzAADAC President-Elect Alice Kibby will soon be tors requested technical assistance for its first “Strategic taking over from current President Elaine Calco Gray, Thinking and Planning” exercise. Moreno Tuohy returned MA, LISAC. AzAADAC’s members are working on prepa- to Georgia to conduct this full day exercise that concluded rations for their annual conference being held from Au- with a plan setting priorities, tasks, accountability and gust 11–14, 2005 at the Orangetree Golf Resort in timelines. The Georgia Board of Director’s worked very Scottsdale, Arizona. Cardwell C. Nuckols, PhD will be diligently and felt very positive about their experience. presenting. Another conference coming up in Arizona is the 6th Annual Summer Institute, sponsored by the Pa- Hawaii cific Southwest ATTC. The Summer Institute will be held Ernest Paul Reese, Jr., 57, of Kailua, died March 30, on July 25–29, 2005 at the Hilton Resort in Sedona, Ari- 2005. He was born in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania and zona. NAADAC Southwest Regional Vice President Terri served as Past President of the Hawaii Association of Ad- Kang, NCAC II, says “you’ll have to trust me when I say diction and Drug Abuse Counselors. Reese was an assis- that it is a really GREAT place to have a conference!” tance and recovery program coordinator for Operating David Mee-Lee is tentatively scheduled to speak at the Engineers, Local Union No. 3. Ernie was a significant Summer Institute. force in helping to improve the efficacy of services for treating addiction in Hawaii. All will miss this all-around great guy.

Indiana NAADAC President-Elect, Sharon Morgillo Freeman, PhD, APRN, MAC, reports that the Indiana Association for Addiction Professionals (IAAP) conference on April 30, 2005 in Indianapolis was an impressive inaugural con- ference for IAAP. Indiana Association for Addiction NAADAC’s unofficial photogra- There were approximately 100 attendees and feedback Professionals President Stewart pher and IAAP board member from the participants was very positive. Dr. John M. Turner-Ball, MS, MAC, LMFT, LCSW, Kevin Large, LCSW, LMHC, MAC, Rathbun spoke in the morning session on Ethics Addic- with conference speakers Dr. John SAP, at the IAAP inaugural tion while Dr. Freeman spoke on Pain Medication in the M. Rathbun and NAADAC President- meeting in Indianapolis, Elect Sharon Morgillo Freeman, PhD, Indiana. afternoon. Forest Labs sponsored the conference’s lunch APRN, MAC. and the IAAP membership meeting was extremely active

14 June 2005 www.naadac.org NEWS FOR MEMBERS and positive. Donovan Kuehn and Edward Olsen, LMSW, CASAC, Jennifer Ayers from NAADAC staff President of Association for Addiction NAADAC Conference Survey were pleased to attend the event. Professionals of New York (AAPNY) In an on-going effort to improve encourages members from through- NAADAC’s Conferences, the NAADAC Kentucky out the Northeast to attend their Conference Advisory Committee has Steve Durkee, SAP, President of Annual Conference at the Holiday initiated a survery to ensure our con- the Kentucky Association of Addic- Inn Rochester (911 Brooks Avenue, ferences best reflect the needs of tion Professionals (KAAP) announced Rochester) from June 16–18, 2005. NAADAC members. Please fill out the that KAAP’s Annual Meeting will be information below and return it to: held at noon on Thursday, July 21, South Dakota NAADAC Conference Advisory 2005 at the Kentucky School of Alco- In April, NAADAC Director of Committee hol and Other Drug Studies. All Government Relations Jonathan 901 N. Washington Street, Suite 600 members are invited to bring their Westin spoke at a meeting of the Alexandria, VA 22314 lunch and hear about KAAP’s accom- South Dakota Chemical Dependency or fax responses to: 800/377-1136 plishments and future plans. Association (CDA). Westin also had The Kentucky School of Alcohol a chance to meet with students from Please rank the following for impor- and Other Drug Studies will be held the University of South Dakota. Af- tance in choosing to attend a major from July 17–22, 2005 at the North- ter these meetings, Westin felt very conference (beginning with a 1 for ern Kentucky University Campus in optimistic about the future of addic- “most important” and 5 being “least Highland Heights. For more infor- tion professionals in South Dakota. important”): mation, contact Justina Keathley at ___A.Convenient to airport 859/622-1227. RVP Elections ___B.Price New York NAADAC is holding elections for Regional Vice Presidents in the Mid- ___C.Things to do nearby (walking Patricia Fazzino, one of distance) NAADAC’s 2003 Christopher Central, North Central and South- Smithers scholarship winners, was re- west Regions. The Mid-Central Re- ___D.Amenities in the hotel (like email cently elected President of the Ameri- gion includes the following states: in rooms, restaurant in hotel) can College of Healthcare Executives Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ken- tucky, Michigan and Ohio. The North ___E.Location (city chosen is (ACHE) Chapter at St. Joseph’s Col- interesting) lege in Patchogue, New York. The Central Region includes: Minnesota, ACHE is an international professional North Dakota, South Dakota, Ne- ___F. How far I have to travel to get society of 30,000 healthcare execu- braska, Kansas, Iowa, and Missouri. there tives who work in our nation’s hospi- The Southwest region includes: Cali- fornia, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Colo- ___G.Timing during the week tals, healthcare systems and other (check most convenient) healthcare organizations. Fazzinoa rado and New Mexico. For the first hopes to “engage students who are time ever, RVPs will be elected by ___1) weekday members residing in each region. in health care administration and ___2) weekend or community health curriculums to be- Details about the election are avail- come aware of health care issues such able by contacting the NAADAC ___3) combined weekday/weekend as health care delivery systems, em- office at 800/548-0497 ext. 125 or visiting www.naadac.org. Winners will ployment trends, managed care, as Please add additional comments well as the political arena surround- be seated after the NAADAC Board of Directors meeting on July 8, 2005. or concerns in the space below (use ing health care management.” She additional sheets as necessary): added, “In so doing I am able to raise addiction treatment awareness and Special Southeast Election ______advocate for AAPNY/NAADAC re- Members of the Southeast Region ______inforcing that addiction professionals are electing a new Regional Vice Presi- help facilitate recovery. I feel that this dent, since H.E. Salmon elected this ______is a great venue whereby I can obtain year, from Georgia had to resign due knowledge about the challenges con- to health reasons. The winner will be The survey is also available on-line at fronting health care executives today seated by the Executive Committee. www.hostedsurvey.com/takesurvey.asp? which will prepare me for my future The Executive Committee wishes to c-SampleEvent12 or visit the NAADAC role as an addiction health care ad- thank H.E. Salmon for his dedication website at www.naadac.org ministrator.” and wishes him well. www.naadac.org NAADAC News 15 ADVOCACY IN ACTION

Appropriations Takes Center Stage in Washington By Jonathan Westin, MPA, NAADAC Director of Government Relations

Congress is currently knee-deep in developing the govern- gress allowing a government program or organization con- ment budget. NAADAC is in the trenches working with leg- tinue to exist or function). Though no plan has been released islators, advocates and fellow stakeholders trying to educate as of yet, SAMHSA’s current authorization expired in Decem- legislators on NAADAC’s issues, working to prevent any fund- ber of 2003. ing cuts and fighting for needed increases in funding for ad- A telling sign that workforce development is emerging as a dictive disorder prevention and treatment. crucial issue was a question posed to Administrator Curie by This year, overall funding for the Substance Abuse and Representative Don Sherwood (R-Pennsylvania). The Appro- Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) was re- priations Committee member inquired about how improve- duced by $56 million. In testimony before Congress in late ments can be made in addiction services without a compre- April, SAMHSA Administrator Charles Curie cited progress hensive workforce development action agenda developed. Mr. on several fronts regarding addictive disorders. Most notably, Curie answered that a plan is indeed being developed and will he discussed the implementation of the Access to Recovery be released in the near future. NAADAC is understandably (ATR) program which is empowered with a mission to in- eager to see such a plan and looks forward to working to- crease capacity and access to faith-based rehabilitation pro- gether with SAMHSA and other allies to ensure that a pro- grams. The program’s objective is to allow individuals in need gram is set in place. of substance abuse treatment to receive vouchers to pay for their treatment. President George Bush is asking for a 50 per- The Health Professionals Substance Abuse cent increase in funding for the ATR initiative (an additional Education Act $50 million) an aggressive request for a program where there While NAADAC’s Leadership Summit/Advocacy in Action! has been heightened concern over the licensing and creden- Day activities were underway, a key champion of addictive tialing of providers and professionals who are involved with disorder issues, Senator Joseph Biden (D-Delaware) and Rep- this initiative. resentative Patrick J. Kennedy (D-Rhode Island), introduced The NAADAC Public Policy Committee’s objectives for the Health Professionals Substance Abuse Education Act. The this new substance abuse treatment program are based on three Health Professionals Substance Abuse Education Act seeks to principles: 1) consumer choice 2) use of a results-oriented cur- educate health professionals to recognize signs of addictive riculum that will utilize individual treatment by licensed and/ disorders during visits with their patients and refer those cli- or certified professionals and 3) increased capacity for people ents to addiction professionals for proper treatment. The leg- to be treated in the community. NAADAC, along with Thera- islation also seeks to provide technical assistance to help pro- peutic Communities of America (TCA), submitted language fessionals assess alcohol and other drug use in children and that was approved by legislators that called for state licensing youth and to build an infrastructure to train health care pro- and/or certification of addiction professionals. This was meant fessionals about substance abuse and its impact on families. to ensure that evidence-based practices are being utilized by Most importantly, the legislation asks the Health and Human all professionals who have access to government funding. Services (HHS) Secretary to encourage community colleges Administrator Curie also discussed the National Outcomes and other academic institutions to recognize classes offered Measures and the State Outcomes Measurement and Man- to substance abuse counselors through the Addiction Tech- agement System (SOMMS). SOMMS is model of things to nology Treatment Centers (ATTCs) for academic credit. come as more providers and professionals will be asked to The bill’s three pillars would go a long way in raising aware- collect outcomes data that can be used to track the success of ness among primary care professionals about addictive disor- best practices. There are ten key domains regarding addiction ders. The legislation calls for: and they include: 1. $9 million in grants to the Association for Medical Edu- 1. Abstinence from drug/alcohol abuse cation and Research in Substance Abuse (AMERSA) to 2. Increased employment or school enrollment provide training for health professionals to recognize 3. Decreased involvement in the criminal justice system substance abuse in their patients and family members and 4. Increased stability in housing to intervene, treat or refer for treatment both minors 5. Increased access to services and adults for proper services. 6. Increased retention 2. $6 million to establish a Substance Abuse Faculty Fellow- 7. Increased social connectedness ship program to fund 50 percent of the salary of educators 8. Client perception of care at eligible educational institutions for up to five years. 9. Effectiveness of services These “educators” are to devote a substantial number of 10.Use of evidence-based practices teaching hours to substance abuse courses (as part of both These ten outcomes could very well form the core prin- required and elective courses) and to incorporate sub- ciples of SAMHSA’s Reauthorization (reauthorization is Con- stance abuse issues into required courses at the institution.

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3. The Secretary of Health and Hu- A Guide to Making the Federal Budget man Services (HHS) to establish The Budget and Appropriations Process for each Fiscal Year is a complex one, but it has several centers of excellence at medical cen- key stages that it goes through: ters or universities throughout the • First week of February: Budget is introduced by the President. Termed the “Budget Request,” United States. One of the key pur- the document is deliberated by Congress. • Spring: Congress begins hearings on the President’s Budget and, under the auspices of both poses of these “Centers of Excel- the House and Senate Budget Committees, constructs its own plan known as the “Budget lence” would be to develop collabo- Resolution.” This roadmap, which has a dollar figure attached to it, represents a game plan rative opportunities around for spending guidelines throughout the year. (For example, this year’s guideline is $2.56 curriculum development, clinical trillion dollars). practice, research and policy analy- • Spring/Summer: Both House and Senate Appropriations Committees (and their respective subcommittees) hold hearings used to assess the budget and determine whether or not the sis. The legislation would allot $6 programs are functional and deserving of an increase, decrease, or elimination of all funding. million for this initiative. • Summer: House and Senate pass separate plans first at the subcommittee level, then before The Health Professionals Substance the full committee. This year there are expected to be ten separate appropriations bills Abuse Education Act shows that addic- passed and approved by the President. (In previous years, prior to a recent consolidation, tive disorders are a part of the integral there have been 13 bills). • Fall: House and Senate approve measures, but since they are not identical, a conference is role of services in the public health con- formed between the House and the Senate to iron out differences. The final bill is voted on tinuum. This legislation, which is geared by each chamber and if passed, the ten appropriations bills are signed separately by the toward educating addiction counselors President. The fiscal budget for the year ends September 30. and increasing education pathways for • Fall/Winter: In recent years, Appropriations legislation has been delayed due to a variety of providers, is a crucial step as NAADAC reasons. Therefore, some of the ten bills for this year stand a strong likelihood of being combined or merged into what is termed an omnibus. This combination is then signed into moves forward in seeking innovative so- law by the President. (Please note that fiscal year Spending Bills for 2003, 2004, and 2005 lutions that will lead to a pro-active na- have all been omnibus bills.) tional workforce development strategy.

NALGAP Corner • July 20: Edwin Hackney will conduct a one-day work- shop on Treating LGBT Clients at the Kentucky Summer By Joseph M. Amico, M.Div, CAS, LISAC, School of Alcohol & Other Drug Studies, Northern KY NALGAP President University, Highland Heights, Kentucky. • July 22: Ralph Rynes is doing a one day workshop on The National Association of Lesbian and Gay Addiction Pro- HIV—The Alcohol and Other Drug Connection for fessionals (NALGAP) is a membership organization founded South Carolina’s 301 commissions. in 1979 and dedicated to the prevention and treatment of • August 11: Nancy Kennedy and Rodger L. Beatty will alcoholism, substance abuse, and other addictions in lesbian, be presenting a repeating 90 minute workshop at the Wis- gay, bisexual, transgender communities. NALGAP provides consin State Drug and Alcohol Prevention Conference information, training, networking, advocacy, and support for in Wisconsin Falls. “Where are we headed? It’s enough addiction professionals, individuals in recovery and others con- to drive you to drink: LGBT Substance Abuse Preven- cerned about LGBT (Lesbian Gay Bisexual Trangendered) tion.” This session will expose participants to a 50-year health. In accordance with its mission, NALGAP confronts history on the role and use of alcohol and tobacco in the all forms of oppression and discriminatory practices in the lesbian and gay community. delivery of services to all people and advocates for programs • September 20–22: Cheryl Reese, Joe Neisen, and Joe and services that affirm all genders and sexual orientations. Amico will present a plenary at the Gay and Lesbian Medi- Fall is a popular time for conferences and workshops. The cal Association in Montreal, Quebec. NALGAP board and members will be busy this fall assisting • September 29–October 2: Dana Finnegan, Emily other counselors to understand the special needs of LGBT McNally, Cheryl Reese and Joe Amico will be presenting clients. If you need some CEUs, want to learn more about at the Cape Cod Symposium on Addictive Disorders, GLBT issues, or just want to connect with NALGAP members, Hyannis, Massachusetts. here are some of the places you can hear NALGAP members • October 6–9: NALGAP Organizational Members New speaking: Leaf Services for Our Community in San Francisco and • June 18: Joe Amico will be presenting on “The Qua- Alternatives, Inc. of Los Angeles will offer workshops at druple Diagnosis in Gay Men: Depression, Substance CAADAC’s 24th Annual Conference in Sacramento, Cali- Abuse, Sexual Compulsivity and HIV” at the 11th Annual fornia. Lesbian and Gay Psychotherapy Association Conference • November 30–December 1: SECAD will once again in West Hollywood, California. host the Annual NALGAP “Conference Within a Con- • July 10–15: Cheryl Reese is on the faculty for the Rut- ference in Atlanta, Georgia.” gers Institute of Alcohol and Drug Studies, at Rutgers For more information on these offerings and NALGAP re- State University, New Jersey. sources, visit our website at www.nalgap.org. www.naadac.org NAADAC News 17 “For more than 30 years, NAADAC has been the leading advocate for the addiction professional. With your support as a member we can continue to uphold our 901 N. Washington Street, Suite 600 association’s mission to developing leaders Alexandria, Virginia 22314-1535 committed to the unification, regeneration, 800/548-0497 • 703/741-7686 Fax 800/377-1136 • 703/741-7698 and growth of the addiction profession.” www.naadac.org —Mary Woods, RNC, LADC, MSHS, President

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Ohio Tackles the Workforce Issue By Donovan Kuehn, NAADAC News Editor

On April 26, 2005 clinicians, manag- 1, 2004, there is an even greater need ers and others working in the addiction for counselors’ professional develop- profession gathered in Columbus, Ohio ment. Participants discussed the licensure for the Ohio Department of Alcohol and process, challenges in the workforce, new Drug Addiction Services (ODADAS) educational opportunities and the future Spring Directors’ Meeting, focusing on trends in the addiction profession. Workforce Development issues. Guest speakers included NAADAC Acting Ex- Workforce Development Project Priorities for 2005–06 ecutive Director, Cynthia Moreno • Web-site development, completion of the Tuohy, NCAC II, CCDC III, and An- project with ORN gela Warner, Executive Director of the NAADAC Acting Executive Director, Cynthia • Completion of prevention survey and Institute for Professional Development Moreno Tuohy, NCAC II, CCDC III, ad- response dresses the ODADAS Spring Directors’ • Higher education project with licensure in the Addictions. Conference in Columbus. John Lisy, LISW, The Spring Directors’ Meeting fo- board LPCC, CCDC III-E, NAADAC member and • Retention issues—a small tangible cused on workforce development in con- Director of Shaker Heights Youth Center project—possibly supervision junction with the congressionally funded also spoke at the Conference. • National conference Ohio Workforce Development Center. • Brochure The Ohio Workforce Development Cen- ter is a joint project of NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals, Ohio Workforce Resources Center the Ohio Association of Alcohol and The Center has assembled a Workforce Development Team that represents all segments of the Drug Abuse Counselors (OAADAC) addictions prevention and treatment community. Participation from all segments of the addic- and the Ohio Council for Behavioral tions community is essential for the development of a comprehensive response to the looming Healthcare Providers. The Workforce workforce crisis. Development Center was made possible Member Organization Represents by the first phase of funding for the NAADAC, The Association of Addiction Professionals Direct service professionals Workforce Project appropriation estab- Ohio Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors Direct service professionals The Ohio Council of Behavioral Healthcare Providers Provider agencies lished by Congress. Congressional sup- Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Ohio Single State Authority port for the funding is directly attribut- The University of Cincinnati/Ohio Resource Network Higher Education able to hard work from Senators George The Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board Licensing Board Voinovich and Mike DeWine and Rep- Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Association of Ohio Prevention providers resentatives Ralph Regula, David Hob- Ohio Association of County Behavioral Healthcare Authorities County Boards son and Deborah Pryce, all from Ohio. • As a pilot project, the Ohio Alcohol and Other Drug Workforce Resource Center will generate Hope Taft, Ohio’s First Lady, was also unprecedented access to career development materials and activities for Ohio’s addictions counselors and prevention professionals. Specifically, this Center will target frontline and instrumental in the project’s creation. beginning counselors and will support them as they pursue their professional goals. Participants included frontline treat- • Conferences will provide Ohio addiction professionals with education and training oppor- ment professionals, treatment providers, tunities, networking and mentoring and will include a job fair that facilitates recruitment of prevention specialists, educational insti- new members to this field, attracting individuals at both the undergraduate and graduate tutions, the Ohio Certification Board levels. Such conferences will also assist faith-based organizations and other private sector groups that need addiction professionals and will benefit from the exposure offered in such and the Office of the Director of the an environment. Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug • A recent survey of NAADAC members showed that a substantial number of counselors with less Abuse Services (ODADAS). The Spring than four years’ experience still have no access to in-service training and Internet resources, Directors’ Meeting offered a national suggesting that the Center’s combination of hands-on and Internet-based career development perspective on the workforce crisis and activities is critically necessary. • The Center will also respond to the need to increase ethnic diversity within the alcohol and SAMHSA’s agenda for addressing the other drug workforce in Ohio and to ensure that materials are culturally relevant and readily issue at a federal level. accessible. The Spring Directors’ Meeting aimed • There are approximately 67,000 substance use disorder professionals nationwide, representing to produce practical solutions to some a wide array of backgrounds, including nursing, psychology, social work, counseling, and of the major issues within the workforce individuals in recovery. Some addiction professionals have no college degree at all; others have associate, baccalaureate, masters or doctoral degrees. There are great differences in the crisis: particularly education and creden- level of specialized training these professionals receive and their licensing/certification tialing. With the passage of Ohio’s ad- status. The Workforce Resource Center will be developed with the understanding that there dictions counseling licensure law on July are multiple paths an individual can pursue to become an addiction professional.

www.naadac.org NAADAC News 19 2005 UPCOMING EVENTS

May 31 Ballots mailed for the NAADAC North Central, Mid-Central September 29– 18th Cape Cod Symposium on Addictive Disorders and Southwest Regional Vice President Elections. October 2 “Hot Topics & Controversial Approaches: More details at www.naadac.org or call 800/548-0497. Challenging a New Generation” Sponsored by NAADAC, The Association for Addiction June 17 Final date for valid ballots to be returned for the NAADAC Professionals North Central, Mid-Central and Southwest Regional Vice Sheraton Hyannis, Hyannis, Cape Cod, Massachusetts President Elections. Over 50 challenging workshops! Earn up to 30 contact hours/ More details at www.naadac.org or call 800/548-0497. PDHs. Over 80 exhibit booths! To request a copy of the brochure, please call 800/314-1921 ext. 10 or mail to AMEDCO, PO Box July 6-7 NAADAC Executive Committee Meeting 17980, St. Paul, MN 55117. Omni Marina Hotel and Conference Center, Corpus Christi, Texas Check www.ccsad.com for more information. More details at www.naadac.org or call 800/548-0497. September 29– NALGAP Regional Conference July 6-7 NAADAC National Certification Commission Meeting October 2 Held in conjunction with the 18th Cape Cod Symposium on Omni Marina Hotel and Conference Center, Corpus Christi, Texas Addictive Disorders More details at www.naadac.org or call 800/548-0497. Sheraton Hyannis, Hyannis, Cape Cod, Massachusetts Check www.nalgap.org for more information July 7 NAADAC Membership Meeting Omni Marina Hotel and Conference Center, Corpus Christi, Texas September 2005 Recovery Month. Join NAADAC, the Substance Abuse Mental More details at www.naadac.org or call 800/548-0497. Health Services Administration and hundreds of other national and community organizations in organizing and attending local July 7 NAADAC Regional Caucuses and national events throughout September. Omni Marina Hotel and Conference Center, Corpus Christi, Texas Call 240/276-2750 or visit www.recoverymonth.gov for more More details at www.naadac.org or call 800/548-0497. details.

July 7–9 NAADAC and TAAP Co-Host Conference September 20 National Counselor’s Day. September is Counselor’s Month. Join “Catch the Wave to Corpus II: The Sequel!” NAADAC in organizing an event on the 20th or organize your Omni Marina Hotel and Conference Center, Corpus Christi, Texas own local event. Recognize the hard work all counselors do! Earn over 25 CEU credits. Book your room at the Omni Marina More details at www.naadac.org or call 800/548-0497. Hotel by June 15, 2005 for only $89 per night. Call 361/887- 1600; mention “TAAP” when making your reservation. September 30 NCAC I/ NCAC II/ MAC Application Deadline More details at www.taap.org or at www.naadac.org More details at www.ptcny.com

July 8 NAADAC/TAAP Presidents’ Dinner October 6–9 NALGAP Regional Meeting Omni Marina Hotel and Conference Center, Corpus Christi, Texas Held in conjunction with CAADAC’s 24th Annual Conference More details at www.naadac.org or call 800/548-0497. Sacramento, California More details at www.caadac.org/annualconference.htm or July 8 NAADAC Board of Directors Meeting www.nalgap.org Omni Marina Hotel and Conference Center, Corpus Christi, Texas More details at www.naadac.org or call 800/548-0497. November 19 NCAC I/ NCAC II/ MAC Exam Date More details at www.ptcny.com July 9 NAADAC PAC Reception Omni Marina Hotel and Conference Center, Corpus Christi, Texas November 30– NALGAP Annual Conference Within a Conference Food, Entertainment and a vast array of auction items await! PAC December 1 Held in conjunction with SECAD 2005 tickets are $35.00.* Sheraton Atlanta Hotel, Atlanta, GA *Please note that PAC tickets are not tax deductible. More information at www.naatp.org/secad or www.nalgap.org More details at www.naadac.org or call 800/548-0497.

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