Hundreds gather in Nation's Capitol to Work for Positive Change on HIV/AIDS

For Immediate Release - Alexandria, VA

Monika Gerhart
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NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals partnered with the Global Health Council, the District of Columbia HIV/AIDS Administration and a coalition of eight other organizations for the May 21st, 2006 International AIDS Candlelight Memorial. This year's memorial hosted over 200 participants from a wide diversity of backgrounds who came together to advocate for increased financial, human and political resources to stem the HIV/AIDS pandemic. NAADAC demonstrated its commitment to showing support for those living with HIV/AIDS, honoring the memory of those lost to AIDS, celebrating the hard and enduring work of treatment providers and mobilizing individuals to stop the spread of a preventable disease.

NAADAC's members are powerful advocates on the front lines, providing care every day to those facing addiction and its many consequences. NAADAC recognizes that research clearly shows that effective substance abuse prevention, intervention and treatment curtails the spread of HIV and improves the situation for those living with HIV/AIDS. Through its worldwide education and certification programs, as well as advocacy and engagement with key stakeholders and coalitions, NAADAC is proud to take a leadership role in enhancing initiatives that address both HIV/AIDS and certification.

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NAADAC partnered with these other organizations in support of the memorial:

Government of the District of Columbia HIV/AIDS Administration
The AIDS Institute
Whitman-Walker Clinic
The Women's Collective
MetroTeen AIDS
American Red Cross
AIDSAction
DC Primary Care Association
Howard University
Global Health Council