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VAADAC Views Newsletter
Volume 22, Issue 1, Winter 2009
Volume 22, Issue 3 Fall 2008
Volume 21, Issue 2 Summer 2008
VAADAC Mission Statement
The Virginia Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors was formed to promote the advancement of Alcoholism and Drug Counseling through the Professional Code of Ethics of the Association, and the adoption of standards of competence which will insure the highest quality of counseling treatment to help persons who have problems related to the use of alcohol and/or other drugs.
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Virginia Association of Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors
Ron Pritchard, President
P.O. Box 25779
Richmond, VA 23260
p: 804.527.6222
f: 804.861.5625
ron.pritchard@med.navy.mil
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| Mar 26-26 | VAADAC 2010 Annual Meeting Presentation & Location TBD |
| Mar 26-26 | Annual Member's Meeting
Schedule: Onsite Registration 8:00am-9:00am Event: ( Presentations, Lunch, Awards) 9:00am-4:00pm Location: Marriott 50 Kingsmill Rd Williamsburg, VA 1.757.220.2500 |
| Apr 7-7 | Recovery Month Event Maintaining Resiliency and Sustaining Recovery: Ensuring That Treatment Lasts a Lifetime Recovery is a lifelong process that continues long after one completes a treatment or recovery program. Unemployment, the loss of a loved one, and a downturn in the economy are just a few of the stressors that have the potential to trigger a relapse. This episode will examine how to prevent relapse from occurring and what to do if relapse happens and addresses the misconception that relapse equals failure. Also, the show will emphasize the importance of establishing and maintaining a solid support system (including aftercare services) to ensure that individuals in long-term recovery continue to lead healthy and fulfilling lives in the community. More information |
| May 5-5 | Recovery Month Event Ignoring Instructions: The Importance of Using Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medication Properly The discussion surrounding addiction and treatment usually revolves around alcohol and illegal drugs. Often overlooked but equally important are prescription drugs and the over-the-counter medications (OTC’s). When used in accordance with instructions, prescription drugs and OTC’s are safe and effective. However, when these are used improperly, they can be extremely dangerous and addictive. This episode will examine why it is important to use medication properly, how certain populations (e.g., teens, senior citizens) may be at special risk, what treatment and recovery options are available, and why we need to increase public understanding through education about this issue. More information |
| May 14-17 | Conflict Resolution in Recovery Seminars Conflict Resolution in Recovery Seminars May 14-16, 2010 Alexandria, VA – NAADAC National Office Developed in partnership by NAADAC and the Danya International, this is a therapeutic resource that is skilled-based and focused on the brain; how it works in conflict and how to affect the quality of recovery in relationships. More details at www.naadac.org More information |
| May 31 - Jun 1 | Memorial Day - NAADAC Office Closed Statutory Holiday - Memorial Day NAADAC Office Closed |
| Jun 2-2 | Recovery Month Event Recovery at Any Age: Young People Can and Do RecoverScientific research has concluded that the human brain is developing until about the age of 25. For young people who experience the disease of addiction before the age of 25, it is critical they receive help early before there are serious, lifelong consequences to their development. This episode will examine environmental and/or biological factors that can lead to addiction, how drugs and alcohol can affect a youth’s development, and the role of modern technology (e.g., social networking, texting) options available to adolescents and young people receiving treatment and recovery services. Some of those services are in-person; others are using new technologies and social networking. This episode will highlight available supports such as recovery high schools and colleges and other educational supports for young people in recovery: and discuss other support networks available to youth such as family, faith and community to help them live healthy and productive lives in long-term recovery More information |
| Jun 4-4 | Ethics and Confidentiality for the Addiction Professional NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals presents: Ethics and Confidentiality for the Addiction Professional In the early 1970s it was determined that the profession of addiction counseling needed guidelines to govern itself. The profession was not viewed favorably nor taken seriously. NAADAC, the Association of Addiction Professional, determined that in order to assist the profession to better its identity, standards of ethics should be developed. Those standards still govern our profession and our practice today. This workshop will address national ethics standards for addiction professionals as well as review those governing allied professions. Discussions of self disclosure, scopes of practice, confidentiality regulations, mandatory reporting and many other adjunct issues will be addressed. Cases will also be discussed that have relevance to today’s addiction profession practice. A full day of examining ourselves and our responsibility to maintain a healthy balance as professionals will leave the participant thinking and with a desire to uphold our profession with honor. Agenda 6 CEs will be offered by NAADAC Fees For registration information, please call 800.548.0497 or e-mail dkamp@naadac.org. More information |
| Jul 5-6 | Independence Day Holiday - NAADAC Ofices Closed Statutory Holiday - Independence Day Holiday NAADAC Offices Closed |
| Jul 7-7 | Recovery Month Event Recovery and Media: Addiction in Entertainment and the News Popular media influences pubic attitudes and opinions concerning addiction, treatment and recovery issues. Whether an entertainment news reports or articles about a celebrity’s drug and/or alcohol use and their need for rehab; movies and or television shows portraying addiction, treatment and recovery in the story lines, addiction is everywhere in our media. This episode will examine how addiction, treatment and recovery have been portrayed historically and where we are today. This show will look at the importance of media in portraying factual information and depiction of addiction, treatment and recovery issues and the negative effects of publishing/airing stories and shows which glamorize use, promote inaccurate and discriminatory public attitudes, and discourage individuals to seek help. More information |
| Aug 4-4 | Recovery Month Event Embracing Diversity: Crossing Barriers to Deliver Treatment to EveryoneAddiction is not limited to any one race, religion, creed, or lifestyle. Fortunately, neither are treatment and recovery services. Achieving long-term recovery is often dependent on finding personalized treatment and recovery services that meet specific individual’s cultural, religious, or lifestyle needs. This episode will look at how substance use is acceptable in some cultures and how this may create a barrier for individuals seeking treatment and recovery services, consider the importance of providing services that incorporate the specific needs of the individual, and examine how some treatment and recovery models may prove more effective for one group over another. More information |
| Sep 1-1 | Recovery Month Event Language Matters: Talking About Addiction and Recovery How we communicate about addiction, treatment and recovery to people seeking and receiving help and individuals living in long-term recovery makes a difference. Words have the power to help and heal, but also to discriminate and stigmatize. Some terms have a negative connotation (“abuse” or “addict”) that stigmatize people with and illness as well as those who provide the treatment and recovery services. Other terms (“person in long-term recovery” or “substance use disorder”) identify individuals and their illness with dignity and respect. This episode will address the language that we use and how language can influence public perceptions; what research has shown about the use of language and suggestions and tips on how to speak about addiction, treatment and recovery to encourage individuals and family members to get help an support people in recovery and the individuals who work in the field providing services. More information |
| Sep 6-7 | Labor Day - NAADAC Offices Closed Statutory Holiday - Labor Day NAADAC Offices Closed |
| Oct 11-12 | Columbus Day - NAADAC Offices Closed Statutory Holiday - Columbus Day NAADAC Offices Closed |
| Nov 3-3 | Recovery Month Event The Road to Recovery 2010: A Showcase of EventsBuilding on the 2010 National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month (Recovery Month) theme – “Join the Voices for Recovery: Now More Than Ever!” - this episodes will feature footage, photos, and interviews of participants from events help around the country as individuals, families, and entire communities unite in celebration of Recovery Month. In addition, the show will highlight the positive and affirming message realized by millions of Americans: addiction is treatable and recovery IS possible. More information |
| Nov 11-12 | Veterans Day - NAADAC Offices Closed Statutory Holiday - Veterans Day NAADAC Offices Closed |
| Nov 25-26 | Thanksgiving - Thanksgiving Statutory Holiday - Thanksgiving NAADAC Offices Closed Have a great holiday! |
| Nov 26-27 | Thanksgiving - NAADAC Offices Closed NAADAC Offices Closed Have a great holiday! |
| Dec 24-25 | NAADAC Offices Closed Statutory Holiday Happy Holidays! |
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American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
112 S Alfred St
Alexandria, VA 22314
p: 703-253-0481
f: 703-253-0509
American Counseling Association
5999 Stevenson Ave
Alexandria, VA 22304
p: 703-823-9800
f: 703-823-3760
cturner@counseling.org
Employee Assistance Professionals Association
4350 N Fairfax Dr Ste 410
Arlington, VA 22203
p: 703-387-1000
f: 703-522-4585
ceo@eap-association.org
Magna Systems, Inc.
8200 Greensboro Ste 801
Mclean, VA 22102-3839
p: 703-448-4415
f: 703-448-5738
McShin Foundation
2300 Dumbarton Rd
Richmond, VA 23228
p: 804-249-1845
f: 804-249-1846
johns@mcshin.org
Mid-Atlantic Addiction Technology Transfer Center
4907 Fitzhugh Ave Ste 202
Richmond, VA 23230
p: 804-367-7720
f: 804-367-7724
scholzgr@vcu.edu
Vanguard Services Unlimited
521 N Quincy St
Arlington, VA 22203
p: 703-841-0703
f: 703-243-7956
Virginia Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors
2504 Haven Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23452-7506
p: 757-953-4873
f: 753-953-0902
ronpritchard@verizon.net
The Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) maintains the Directory of Addiction Study Programs (DASP), a comprehensive list of institutions offering certificate, associate, bachelor, master and/or doctoral programs in substance use disorders.
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Margaret W. Becker, SAP
Solo Practice
12866 Harbor Drive
Lake Ridge, VA 22192
p: 703-927-2915
f: 703-490-4906
mwbeckerlcsw@cox.net
Sally Bird
Arlington, VA 22204
p: 703-271-8529
Lee T Budahn, LSATP,
1225 Martha Custis Dr, Suite #2
Alexandria, VA 22302
p: 703-470-4655
f: 703-379-9529
addictiontherapy@verizon.net
addictiontheraphyofmetrodc.com
Kenneth M. Collins, Student As
Manassas City Public Schools
9005 Tudor Lane,
Manassas, VA 20110
p: 571-377-7157
f: 703-257-8528
maxcollins@yahoo.com
Donald L. Costigan
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
p: 757-455-8283
Dr. Martha T Early
Chesapeake, VA 23321
p: 252-337-4470
Bonnie J. Ferguson
Richmond , VA 23229
p: 804-355-4545
Audie Gaddis
Harrisburg , VA 22801
p: 540-437-4820
David B. Geho
Roanoke, VA 24015
p: 540-344-8600
Sharon L. Gray, LCSW
Ft. Myer Army Substance Abuse Program Clinical Services
401 Carpenter Rd
Ft. Myer, VA 22211
p: 703-696-7938
f: 703-696-9256
sharon.l.gray@us.army.mil
Dr. James F. Jacobs
Chesterfield, VA 23838
p: 804-586-7017
Timothy W. Latsko, LMFT
HRCC
6515 G. Washington Memorial Highway
Yorktown, VA 23692
p: 757-877-9140
f: 757-877-3925
tim@latskotherapy.com
www.latskotherapy.com
Linda Lookabill
Chesapeake, VA 23320
p: 757-436-3838
Jeanne Matteson
Leesburg, VA 20178
p: 703-771-2055
Veronica Onsurez-Pannell
6242 Hidden Woods Court T-1
Springfield, VA 22152
p: 571-282-3630 or 434-709-1984
IVPannell@msn.com
Vivian Pace
Fairfax, VA 79259
p: 571-274-0045
John Savides
Afton, VA 22939
p: 540-932-4076
Sanchez F. Wesley, EAP Profes
Arlington EAP
200 N Glebe Road, Suite 316
Arlington , VA 22203
p: 703-228-8725
f: 703-875-2185
SANWESLEY@NETSCAPE.NET
James C. Willis, Sr.
Chesapeake, VA 23320
p: 757-739-1703
Willetta M. Wilson, Counseling
Dept. or Behavioral Health Dewitt Army Hospital
9501 Farrell Road
Fort Belvior, VA 22060
p: 703-805-0462
f: 703-805-0967
willetta.wilson@na.amedd.army.mil