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NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals, is pleased to work with academic partners on research related projects.

Ongoing Research

NAADAC Webinar Survey
NAADAC is planning an new webinar series for 2012 and wants to focus on your needs. Tell us what you want to see in online education next year.
Click here or the title above for the survey   

Outcome Goals for Drinkers and Drug Takers (Posted September 15, 2011)
Over the past 20 years, there has been a lot of debate about the advantages and disadvantages of allowing alcohol and drug abusing clients to pursue a “controlled” or moderate drinking or drug-taking goal as an alternative to abstinence.  We are conducting a survey designed to help us learn what American substance abuse clinicians think about the acceptability of controlled drinking and controlled drug taking as outcome goals. 

If you have any questions about the study, you may contact me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or my faculty advisor, Prof. Harold Rosenberg at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

Evaluating how Spiritual Well-Being impacts Job Satisfaction and feelings of Burnout among Substance Abuse Counselors (Posted July 13, 2011)
The purpose of this study is to investigate what contributes to substance abuse counselor burnout and job satisfaction and not intended to offend anyone’s spiritual preference but gather information in order to determine if spiritual well-being is related to these variables.
Any inquiries regarding this survey should be directed to Angela Colistra, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone 828.719.6759. This study has received UNC-Charlotte’s Institutional Review Board (IRB) for Research with Human Subjects approval. This online survey is part of a dissertation requirement of the Doctor of Philosophy Degree in counseling at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

 

NAADAC Member Educational Needs and Preferences (Posted June 15, 2011)
NAADAC is conducting a survey on continuing education and information habits to help improve the educational resources we offer. Please tell us what you typically do to keep up with education and information related to addiction, and what drives your decisions. Please note: if you have already taken this survey, you will be directed back to the NAADAC homepage.



Secondary Traumatization and Self-care Strategies among Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Clinicians (Posted March 21, 2011)
We are conducting a study to examine vicarious traumatization and self-care strategies among mental health and substance use disorders clinicians. On average, the survey takes less than 15 minutes to complete.  We hope to collect information that will help improve training and professional development efforts for a variety of clinicians.

If you have any questions concerning your participation in this study now or in the future, you can contact the principal investigators, Sierra Iwanicki at 813.784.7931 or via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Wilfred McCloskey, at 248.763.0898 or via e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or the co-investigator, Dr. Dean Lauterbach, at 734.487.0785 or via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

 

Personal Agency, Neuroscience of Addiction and Effective Treatment (Posted May 19, 2010)
We are conducting a study on the perceptions and practices of addiction therapists and would really value 5-8 minutes of your time. Will you consider helping us? With your help, and that of other NAADAC members, we hope to collect data regarding how addictions therapists currently view the process of addiction, treatment and recovery.

Thank you for your time and willingness to help our understanding of addictions.  If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact me, Timothy A. Steenbergh, PhD, HSPP, Associate Professor of Psychology, by phone at 765.677.2231 or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .


Parity Regulations Feedback (Posted April 22, 2010)
Thanks to everyone who participated in the Parity Survey - the results were discussed in an article in the June/July 2010 edition of the NAADAC News. Our lucky winner for the $75 drawing is Rachel Williams.

For more information contact  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .


NAADAC Member Survey (Posted March 3, 2010)
Thanks to everyone who participated in the Member Survey - the results will be posted shortly. Our lucky winner for the $75 drawing is Keenan Glasgow.

For more information contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .


Treating Substance Use Disorders and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) (posted October 13, 2009)
For a chance to win a $40 Amazon.com gift card, please take the time to complete the following survey investigating clinicians' treatment of Substance Use Disorders and co-occurring post-traumatic stress disorder.

If you have any questions about this research, please contact Rose C. Smith, MA, by phone 479.575.5811 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .


Attitudes Towards Sexual Minorities Survey (Posted July 22, 2009)
The purpose of this study is to examine attitudes of practicing substance abuse counselors. The survey will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Your participation in this research will be a valuable contribution to the field of substance abuse counseling. If you choose to participate in this study, the information you provide will be anonymous and confidential.

If you have any questions about this research, please contact James Powell, MA, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by phone at 828.657.5923.


Incentives Survey (Posted July 1, 2009)
The NAADAC’s Clinical Affairs Committee is conducting a survey to determine the membership’s stance on paying cash to active alcoholics and addicts in return for research information. It is customary for researchers to office cash incentives to substance abusing persons who participate in research studies. The questions in this survey are designed to ascertain information for publication and to share with researchers and grantors.

If you have any questions about this research, please contact Shirley Beckett Mikell at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 800.548.0497 ext 107.


NAADAC Education Survey (Posted May 8, 2009)
NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals, is committed to advancing the field of addiction counseling, education and health-care. To this end, we want to hear about your opinions and preferences related to professional development and education. Please help us learn more about your needs by completing this survey.

In appreciation for your time, participants will be entered into a drawing for $100.

If you have any questions about this research, please contact Shirley Beckett Mikell at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 800.548.0497 ext 107.






Survey Policy
Please send all inquiries to Shirley Beckett Mikell at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 800.548.0497 ext 107.
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Research & Survey Results
2007 NAADAC Member Survey
2007 Salary Survey