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NAADAC - The Association for Addiction Professionals

NAADAC

NAADAC has memberships available for professionals, students, and even organizations!

Membership Benefits TAAP is the Texas State Affiliate to NAADAC.  NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals, is the largest national organization for addiction-focused health care professionals with 11,000 members.  NAADAC is dedicated to the professional growth and development of addiction specialists.

By joining NAADAC, you will automatically become a member of TAAP if you reside in Texas. As a member of NAADAC, you will receive numerous benefits designed to help you grow and prosper as an addiction professional. It takes a lot to keep up and get ahead in this profession. NAADAC makes it easier, more affordable and more rewarding to do so. NAADAC Professional members receive the following benefits: -   NAADAC News, the association's bimonthly publication. It features articles and information on NAADAC and affiliate events; updates on certification and public policy; and contributions by federal agencies and organizations of interest to addiction professionals. -  A free subscription to Addiction Professional, the official magazine of NAADAC. Published bimonthly, it covers a wide variety of clinical and programmatic issues affecting the addiction treatment profession. NAADAC member copies of Addiction Professional include an exclusive eight-page section devoted to NAADAC. A year subscription is valued at $67. -  Special discount rates on comprehensive professional liability insurance with no deductible and access to a legal hotline that is exclusive to NAADAC members and provides two hours of free legal assistance to prevent claims against you. Reduced rates on a wide range of NAADAC products, services and events, including: NAADAC sponsored conferences, public policy events, NAADAC regional meetings, and workshops, all of which provide extensive networking and educational opportunities; Continuing education units (CEU), including the qualification course for the U.S. Department of Transportation's Substance Abuse Professional (SAP); and NAADAC educational and training publications, such as "The Basics of Addiction Counseling: A Desk Reference and Study Guide," which is a useful tool for certification examination preparation, and independent study courses. A 20 percent discount on all Hazelden Publishing and Educational Services (PES) resources. This NAADAC member rewards program is the highest non-volume related discount Hazelden offers. A 25 percent discount off new subscriptions to Substance Abuse Funding News. That's a savings of $88 off a one-year subscription. Learn about federal and foundation grant opportunities and receive advice on grantseeking and proposal writing, tips from funding officials, and reports on the latest federal and state initiatives to address substance abuse and related concerns. An influential and effective voice for addiction professionals before Congress and the federal administration, the key governmental bodies that determine how addiction treatment is funded and administered in America. You can signup for NAADAC's members-only electronic Legislative Alert Network (e-LAN), which provides up-to-date information on policy developments in Washington, D.C., and you can fax Congress members directly from NAADAC's homepage by clicking on the "Take Action" button. Eligibility to apply to become a distinguished member of NAADAC's new Trainers Academy. By being a member of the academy, you can: Enhance your skills and earn continuing education units by participating in the "train the trainers" forums Contract with NAADAC to provide training to counselors Receive a listing on the NAADAC website as an Academy member and be included in marketing of trainers in NAADAC publications Receive honorarium for training conducted through NAADAC In addition, TAAP members also receive: Discounts at state and local TAAP conference and events Legislative Advocacy at a state level On-call advocates to monitor and respond to regulatory agency practices and changes that impact your practice and license Networking opportunities with experienced professionals and potential employers Not a member?  Join Now! Visit NAADAC to join today.