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The 2013 NAADAC National Conference will be held from October 11-15, 2013 in Atlanta. Don not miss this opportunity to learn cutting edge information and techniques from the leaders of the profession - all at a reduced rate.

Over 30 hours of education will be available with two pre-conferences, five plenary sessions, 54 workshops and three post-conference sessions.

Visit the NAADAC conference page for full conference information or register online.

Emerging Drugs of Abuse: Herbal Incense, Bath Salts & Purple Drank
August 14, 2013 from 3 - 4:30pm EST (2 CST/1 MST/12 PST)
Earn 1.5 continuing education credits
New drugs of abuse have been appearing on the American streets in increasing numbers over the last several years, and they present an on-going challenge to addiction treatment providers. Until recently, only limited, often inconsistent information was available about these substances. In this webinar, participants will be introduced to three substances (bath salts, herbal incense and purple drank) that are gaining in popularity and availability.
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Check out the entire webinar schedule

NAADAC Store Upgrade
NAADAC is preparing for a website upgrade. As a part of this process, NAADAC will be disabling its point system in the NAADAC online bookstore starting on July 5th. NAADAC will track any points accrued through July 4 and those points will be available for redemption in future purchases. 
Thank you for your patience during this process!

Come to the NAADAC Conference - Three Months to Go!
October 11 to 15, 2013 - Earn up to 30 continuing education credits
The NAADAC annual conference will provide a well-balanced educational experience focusing on the needs of addiction-focused professionals. Innovative sessions and cutting edge presenters will provide education you need to get ahead in your job and provide the hours you need for your certification or license.
Learn more about the conference or check out the conference schedule.

Give the Gift of Empowerment!
Make a tax-deductible donation to NAADAC Education and Research Foundation (NERF) and help us empower addiction focused professionals. By supporting NAADAC you are helping us to lead, unify and empower addiction focused professionals to achieve excellence through education, advocacy, knowledge, standards of practice, ethics, professional development and research. 
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Diversity Program Provides New Opportunities
Minority Fellowship Program Offers up to $20,000 in Support. This program, made possible by a grant awarded to the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), will administer two dozen counseling fellowships, as well as training and collaboration activities that will be open to all National Certified Counselors. The application deadline is February 28, 2013, and fellowships will be awarded in April 2013.
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Need Help Paying Student Loans?
Qualified professionals can receive up to $170,000 loan repayments under the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program. This competitive program recruits health professionals to serve in areas with inadequate access to health care (referred to as Health Professional Shortage Areas—HSPAs). To be eligible, counselors must be fully trained, licensed and working at (or in the final stages of employment negotiations with) an NHSC-eligible facility.

To find out if you are an eligible health professional, for more information and to view the information bulletin and download the forms required for applying for a NHSC position, click here.