NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals, is the largest national organization for addiction-focused health care professionals with 8,000 members. NAADAC is dedicated to the professional growth and development of addiction specialists.

  As a member of NAADAC, you will receive numerous benefits designed to help you grow and prosper as an addiction professional. It takes a lot to keep up and get ahead in this profession. NAADAC makes it easier, more affordable and more rewarding to do so.  NAADAC Professional members receive the following benefits:

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Education:

• Over 75 online CEs free exclusively for NAADAC members, including three online courses and over 70 hours of webinars.  All continuing education is offered online and at your convenience.  Simply watch the webinar/online course of your choice, complete the online CE quiz, and receive a free CE certificate to use towards your license/credential.  List of NAADAC CE Approval.
• Access to the award-winning NAADAC News, the association’s publication only available to NAADAC members.  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. Visit the NAADAC News archive.
• Free subscription to NAADAC’s official magazine, Advances in Addiction and Recovery. More information.
• Reduced rates for continuing education, independent study courses and continuing education units (CEUs), including the qualification and re-qualification courses for the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Substance Abuse Professional (SAP).
• Reduced rates for NAADAC sponsored conferences, public policy events, NAADAC regional meetings and workshops.  View the NAADAC Master Calendar for events in your area.
• Reduced rates for all NAADAC publications, such as the Basics of Addiction Counseling: Desk Reference and Study Guide, used by experienced professionals and as a guidebook for preparation for certification exams.  Go to the Online Store.
• A 20% discount on all Hazelden Publishing and Educational Services (PES) resources.  This NAADAC member rewards program is the highest non-volume related discount Hazelden offers.  More information.

Advocacy:

• 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 signup 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 by clicking on the Take Action button.
• Advocacy at the national level that affects your funding and policy at the state level. NAADAC was been instrumental in passing the substance abuse and mental health parity act in 2009 and made the voice of the profession heard during the debate on health reform in 2010. Full details on NAADAC's current legislative initiatives.

Professional Identity:

• Networking opportunities through national and state conferences and workshops.  View the NAADAC Master Calendar.
• A professional identity and association that helps preserve and honor the unique talents of addiction professionals.  Access Scope of Practice.
• A nationally recognized Code of Ethics to promote professional ethics.
• Dues include membership in NAADAC and your state affiliate.  Connect with your state affiliate.

Professional Services:

• NAADAC Career Center, where you can look through NAADAC's national and international job listings and post openings with your organization.  More information.
• Reduced rates for malpractice and liability insurance for individuals and agencies. Medical and dental insurance is also available.  Special discount rates on comprehensive professional liability insurance with no deductible and access to a legal hotline that is exclusive to NAADAC members and provides two hours of free legal assistance to prevent claims against you.  Call 800.735.1588 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for full details.  More information.
• Substantially reduced rates on national certification and re-certification of the National Certified Addiction Counselor (levels I and II), Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) and other credentials. More information. Note: Certification is not included in NAADAC membership and is a separate process. Certification is not a requirement of membership in NAADAC.

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Associate Membership:

Individuals who are working towards qualification, licensure or certification in the addictions profession will be eligible to join at dues based on 75% of Professional Membership. Benefits of this level of membership are the same as Professional membership.

Full Associate Membership is available to new members or individuals whose NAADAC Membership has lapsed for more than 12 months.

These concrete benefits and services provide the assistance you need in your daily practice and professional development. And as a NAADAC member, you not only reap personal benefits, 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.

NAADAC is here for you and membership in the association is one of the best bargains you will ever find. Dues average only 30 cents per day.

When you consider all the benefits, your NAADAC membership pays for itself almost immediately. Join today and take advantage of NAADAC's great resources.

You can join NAADAC online or by calling 1.800.548.0497.