NAADAC Forms Partnerships to Host National Conference Print
Tuesday, 27 June 2006 19:00

Unique location, educational opportunities planned for September2006

For Immediate Release - Alexandria, VA

Donovan Kuehn
703-741-7686, ext. 125
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NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals, will co-host its 2006 annual conference with the California Association of Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Counselors (CAADAC) and the National Association of Lesbian and Gay Addiction Professionals (NALGAP). The conference, scheduled for September 28 to October 1, 2006 in Burbank, California, is the first cooperative effort between all three associations.

The conference has a dynamic and diverse group of presenters selected on many topic areas. Featured topics include:

  • Co-Occurring Disorders
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Special Populations
  • Relapse and Recovery
  • Ethics
  • HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C
  • Pharmacologic Therapies
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Eating Disorders


In keeping with the conference's theme: Strengthening the Addiction Workforce: Building for the Future, a Workforce Development track will be offered, featuring a special presentation by Kathy Jett, Director of the California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs.

NAADAC President Mary Woods, RNC, LADC, MSHS, is enthusiastic about the conference. "Working together and building partnerships allows us to accomplish more and stretch all our resources farther. NAADAC's cooperation with CAADAC and NALGAP is a positive model we plan to continue in the future," she said.

The conference will offer over 23 continuing education credits and will also feature 12 hours of special training for Substance Abuse Professionals (SAP) who need to re-qualify under US Department of Transportation regulations.

For information on the full agenda, travel discounts, family activities, hotel bookings and other annual conference details, please visit www.naadac.org.