NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals, is the largest national organization for addiction-focused health care professionals with 12,000 members. NAADAC is dedicated to the professional growth and development of addiction specialists. When you become a member of NAADAC, you also become a member of the Washington State affiliate, CDPWS. NAADAC / CDPWS members receive the following benefits:

• 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.
• A free subscription to The Update, the newsletter of CDPWS. Published quarterly, it covers updates from board meeting plans, legislative updates, and featured articles.
• NAADAC News, the association's bimonthly newsletter. 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.
• Special discount rates on comprehensive professional liability insurance with no deductible and access to a legal hotline that is exclusive to NAADAC/CDPWS 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:
• Professional certification as a National Certified Addiction Counselor (NCAC) or a Master Addiction Counselor (MAC);
• 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. 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.
• 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 sign up 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.
• 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.

These concrete benefits and services provide the assistance you need in your daily practice and professional development. And as a NAADAC member, you strengthen the entire addiction profession and become a powerful advocate for your clients:
NAADAC members affirm a code of ethical practice, which raises the standard of care and the position of addiction treatment in the health care continuum.
There is strength in numbers and your support multiplies NAADAC's ability to shape public policy to reflect the needs and concerns of addiction professionals.
You can join NAADAC online www.NAADAC.org or by calling 1-800-548-0497.