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NAADAC OFFICERSPresident

Mary Ryan Woods, RNC, LADC, MSHSPresident Elect

Sharon Morgillo Freeman, PhD, APRN, MACSecretary

Kathryn B. Benson, LADC, NCAC IITreasurer

Paul D. Potter, MSW, MACImmediate Past President

Roger A. Curtiss, LAC, NCAC IICertification Commissioner

William Cote, APRN, LADC, MACActing Executive Director

Cnythia Jo Moreno Tuohy, NCAC II, CCAC IIIStaff Management Team

Jennifer Ayers, MPAJonathan Westin, MPA

Shirley Beckett, NCAC IIJeff Crouse, MBA

REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENTSWilliam J. Coombs, NCAC I, Mid-Atlantic

Don P. Osborn, CADAC II, CCS, NCAC II, MAC,Mid-Central

Pat Greer, LCSC, AAC, Mid-SouthThomas G. Durham, PhD, LADC, CCS, Northeast

Robert C. Richards, MA, CADC II, NCAC II, NorthwestWill Bachmeier, NCAC II, North-Central

H.E. Salmon, Jr., CAC II, CCS, SAM, NCAC II, SoutheastTeresa J. Kang, NCAC II, Southwest

BOARD OF DIRECTORSMID-ATLANTIC

Michael Kriner, LCSW, CADC, DelawareLarry Ricks, NCAC I, District of Columbia

Grace Gollhofer, MarylandMark Woodford, PhD, LPC, MAC, New JerseyPeter Czabafy, TAS, CAC, CCJP, Pennsylvania

David Naylor, MA, VirginiaJudy Acree, MAC, West Virginia

MID-CENTRALRobert Campbell, CADC, Illinois

Steve Durkee, SAP, KentuckyTodd E. Bradley, CRTS, CAC, Michigan

George Wharton, MRC, LSW, CCDC III-E, OhioJ. Wolfgang Wallschlaeger, Wisconsin

MID-SOUTHJennifer Carr, LCDC, CPS, Texas

NORTHEASTMartin Jackson, Connecticut

Ruth A. Kisseloff, LADC, ICADC, MHRT II, SAP, MainePeter Crumb, MEd, CAC, LADC I, Massachusetts

Peter Dalpra, New HampshireEdward Olsen, LMSW, CASAC, New York

Annie Ramniceanu, LADC, LCMHC, Vermont

NORTHWESTWilbur Brown, Alaska

Bob Stahn, IdahoVanessa Sexson, LCPC, LAC, MontanaHillary Wylie, NCAC II, MAC, Oregon

David Harris, WashingtonCherri Lester, PhD, MAC, Wyoming

NORTH CENTRALRobert B. Beers, IowaHarold Price, Kansas

Jack W. Buehler, MA, LADC, LMHP, NCAC II, NebraskaRodnae Beaver, CSAC II, CADC I, MissouriMeredythe Lester, MS, LAC, North Dakota

Robert K. Bogue, SAP, NCAC I, South Dakota

SOUTHEASTJames Counts, NCAC I, Alabama

David P. McVinney, MPS, CAP, FloridaEd Modzeleski, BA, CAC II, NCAC II, CCS, Georgia

Charlotte Burrell, CADC, MississippiLarry Pittman, MA, CCAS, LPA, North Carolina

Donny Brock, NCAC II, South CarolinaCindy Black, NCAC I, Tennessee

SOUTHWESTElaine Calco-Gray, MA, LISAC, ArizonaWarren Daniels, CADC II, California

Laurence A. Freedom, MEd, CAC III, LPC, ColoradoMark C. Fratzke, MAC, Hawaii

Richard Van Scoyk, MA, LPCC, LADAC, NCAC II,New Mexico

Laura Schoneweis, BA, LADC, NCAC II, SAP,MSW (Intern), NevadaSantiago Cortez, Utah

PAST PRESIDENTSMel Schulstad, NCAC II

Jack HamlinJohn Brumbaugh, NCAC II

Tom ClaunchFrank Lisnow, MAC

Paul Lubben, NCAC IIKay Mattingly-Langlois, NCAC II, MAC

Larry G. Osmonson, NCAC IICynthia Moreno Tuohy, NCAC II, CCAC III

Roxanne Kibben, NCAC IIT. Mark Gallagher, NCAC IIBill B. Burnett, LPC, MAC

NAADAC COMMITTEE CHAIRSAwards Committee ChairRoberta Taggert, NCAC IIBylaws Committee ChairBruce Lorenz, NCAC II

Cultural Affairs Committee ChairRuth A. Kisseloff, LADC, ICADC, MHRT II, SAP

Education and Research Committee ChairMark C. Fratzke, MAC

Ethics Committee ChairEdward L. Olsen, LMSW, CASAC

JCAHO ChairGerry Schmidt, MA, LPC, MAC

Leadership Development Committee ChairJeffrey P. Wedge

NAADAC Certification Commission ChairWilliam R. Cote, MAC

NALGAP RepresentativeJoseph M. Amico, MDiv, CAS, LISAC

Personnel Committee ChairMary R. Woods, RNC, LADC, MSHS

Political Action Committee Co-ChairsFrank Naccarato, NCAC I

Joe Deegan, MACPublic Policy Committee Chair

Bill B. Burnett, LPC, MACStudent Committee ChairLarry Ashley, EdS, LADC

Technology Committee ChairStan Hamnett, MA, ICADC, CMI

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Editor: Donovan KuehnLayout: Design Solutions Plus/Elsie SmithContributors to this issue: Mary Woods, Taylor

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CONTENTS

NAADAC ProvidersPage 4

New Acting Executive DirectorPage 5

News for ProfessionalsPage 8

NALGAP CornerPage 12

NAADAC PACPage 13

Affiliate NewsPage 15

Drug LawsPage 17

ReviewsPage 19

Organizational MemberPage 20

Upcoming EventsPage 20

NAADAC OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Editor’s NoteWelcome to 2005 (I know, it seems like it’s a month

late, but this is the first edition of the NAADAC Newsin 2005!). NAADAC has a busy year planned with theOrlando Co-Occurring Conference, sponsored bySAMHSA-CSAT having already taken place (see page6 for more details).

Well, take a breath folks, that’s only the beginning!NAADAC’s Executive Committee will be meeting inWashington, DC on March 4–5, along with NAADAC’sStrategic Planning Committee on March 5–6. TheNAADAC Leadership Summit will be taking place fromMarch 6–7 followed by the Advocacy in Action! Dayon the 8th of March,both in Washington, DC.

After that, NAADAC’s holding the second of itsCo-Occurring Conferences, this time to be held inPortland, Oregon (see page 6 for more details). Andfor those of you who are seeking accreditation, theNCAC I/ NCAC II/ MAC Spring exam is set for the19th of March.

I also want to remind you that this will be thelast copy of the NAADAC News being mailed to themembership. Starting in April 2005 the “News” willbe delivered straight to your e-mail inbox. If we don’thave an e-mail address on file for you, or if youre-mail may have changed, please let us know howwe can reach you. Fill out the form on page 4 orsimply e-mail [email protected] with “NAADACNews” in the subject line. We don’t want you tomiss a thing!

Thanks for reading and we’ll see you in the Spring.Donovan Kuehn

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Mary Woods, RNC, LADC, MSHS,NAADAC President

Welcome to 2005! The ExecutiveCommittee and I have an ambitiousagenda for the upcoming year for ourorganization and for our members. Re-gardless of where you are in the nation,there are three issues that come up againand again. They are: the need to unitethe addiction profession; the need for acommon set of values that addiction pro-fessionals can envision and implement,and the pressing need for mentoring andleadership development.

These three issues are foremost in ourminds as NAADAC sets its agenda forthe upcoming year.

Professional UnityChinese philosopher Sun Tzu wrote, “Those whose

ranks are united in purpose will be victorious.” Right now,the addiction profession is full of conflicting views andagendas. I want NAADAC to be a unifying force thatworks for the resources and respect that will allow all ad-diction professionals to thrive. Over the next few monthsI will be sitting down with the leaders of other organiza-tions in the addiction profession to emphasize our com-mon goals and to foster a spirit of cooperation.

Common ValuesListening to the concerns of NAADAC’s leadership and

membership, the NAADAC board has formed a StrategicPlanning Committee that is looking at the operations andfunctions of NAADAC. Internally, we want to ensure asan organization that NAADAC is doing its utmost to pro-vide services and assist its members. Externally, NAADACand its members have an obligation to improve our profes-sion and maintain clinical and ethical excellence. Distillingand developing a commitment to professional “best prac-tices” is a major commitment within the vision and missionof NAADAC.

Mentoring and Leadership DevelopmentNAADAC is proud to “walk the talk” by providing its

first national Leadership Summit on March 6–7, 2005 inWashington, DC. The goal of the training summit is tohelp current and future leaders of NAADAC affiliates buildkey skills that will help them in their professional, organi-zational and personal lives. By bringing together peoplefrom throughout the nation, and at different points intheir careers, we are hoping to build personal and profes-sional ties.

Participants in the Summit will be able to apply theirskills the very next day at the Advocacy in Action! Day on

MESSAGE FROM NAADAC’S PRESIDENT

Unity, Values and Leadership: NAADAC’s Priorities for 2005March 8, 2005, also in Washington, DC.This is a rare opportunity for the leadersof our profession to meet with the con-gressional leaders of our nation.NAADAC members have always beenarticulate and passionate advocates fortheir profession and their clients. Bringthat passion and skill to Capitol Hill andhelp reshape the perception of the diseaseof addiction by our nation’s lawmakers.

I am pleased to have such a strongteam leading NAADAC and I know, withyour help, our ambitious goals will haveevery opportunity to come to fruitionin 2005.

See you in Washington, DC!Mary Woods

(For more details on the Leadership Summit, visitwww.naadac.org or contact Jennifer Ayers at 800/548-0497,ext. 102, [email protected]. For more information on theAdvocacy in Action! Day 2005 please contact JonathanWestin [email protected] or 800/548-0497, ext. 122.)

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International Critical Incident Stress Foundation Joins NAADAC ProvidersBy Dr. Victor WelzantDirector of Education and Training, International CriticalIncident Stress Foundation

In December 2004, the International Critical Incident StressFoundation, Inc. (ICISF) was approved as a provider of con-tinuing education by NAADAC. ICISF is a nonprofit foun-dation, providing education, training and consultation on avariety of topics related to crisis intervention and critical inci-dent/disaster response. Founded in 1989, ICISF’s member-ship is composed of healthcare providers, mental health, EAPand emergency service professionals. ICISF providesmultidisciplinary continuing education through a variety ofprograms including conferences, a speaker’s bureau and over30 training programs.

Essential to the mission of ICISF is training emergency ser-vices professionals to recognize and address occupational stress.First responders often witness and respond to traumatic events.ICISF has developed specialized training programs for healthcare and substance abuse professionals to meet the needs offirst responders, and to be aware of the potentially negativeimpact of traumatic events on these professionals.

NAADAC members may be particularly interested in theICISF Certificate of Specialized training. A Crisis Response inSubstance Abuse Specialty has been recently added to the cer-tificate program. This certificate involves a curriculum of train-

ing designed to address the needs of substance abuse profes-sionals who maybe called upon to provide crisis related ser-vices.

If you are interested in learning more about ICISF andNAADAC approved continuing education opportunities,please visit the ICISF website at www.icisf.org. Please also con-sider attending our 8th World Congress on Stress, Trauma,and Coping, being held in Baltimore, Maryland from Febru-ary 16–20, 2005. Additional information can be obtained bycontacting Dr. Victor Welzant, Director of Education andTraining for ICISF, at [email protected] or by calling the ICISFoffice at 410/750-9600. We at ICISF look forward to a fruit-ful partnership with NAADAC.

NAADAC ACTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR


Cynthia Moreno Tuohy Joins NAADAC StaffBy Donovan Kuehn, NAADAC News Editor

NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals,is pleased to welcome Cynthia Moreno Tuohy, NCAC II,as its Acting Executive Director. Moreno Tuohy has over26 years experience working with substance abuse dis-orders, domestic violence, anger management and con-flict resolution. She is currently the Director of DanyaInstitute and the Central East Addiction TechnologyTransfer Center (CEATTC). Moreno Tuohy will assistNAADAC during a transition period while continuing toserve at the Danya Institute and the CEATTC.

Moreno Tuohy, who began her duties in November,said she is excited to join NAADAC’s team and supportsthe many initiatives NAADAC has undertaken. “I have apassion for NAADAC and am committed to maintainingits strong vision. NAADAC will continue to work to im-prove the lives and livelihoods of addiction professionalsand the clients, families and communities they serve,”Moreno Tuohy said.

Previously, Moreno Tuohy served as President, RegionalVice President and Treasurer of the NAADAC ExecutiveCommittee, as a Commissioner on the NAADAC Certi-fication Board and as Chair of NAADAC’s Internationaland Legislative committees. She holds a Bachelor’s De-gree in Social Work and is certified both nationally and inWashington State.

Moreno Tuohy replaces NAADAC’s former ExecutiveDirector, Pat Ford-Roegner, who has decided to seek newopportunities. As Executive Director, Ford-Roegner hadmany impressive accomplishments, including buildingpartnerships with other organizations in the public andprivate health professions; strengthening ties with govern-ment and the private sector; expanding benefits forNAADAC members; raising NAADAC’s visibility on Capi-tol Hill throughout the substance abuse disorders commu-nity and securing a $100,000 congressional earmark forworkforce development issues.

“NAADAC is looking forward to building on the con-structive discussions begun at our Annual Meetings inOctober 2004 and building for the future. CynthiaMoreno Tuohy will help us energize NAADAC and en-sure it remains the premier membership association forAddiction Professionals,” said Mary Woods, RNC, LADC,MSHS, President of NAADAC.

Prior to her positions with Danya Institute and theCEATTC, Moreno Tuohy was the Program Director forVolunteers of America Western Washington, servinghomeless populations and dealing with the co-occurrenceof poverty and substance abuse issues. In addition, shehas been the administrator of multi-county, publiclyfunded alcohol/drug prevention/intervention/treatmentcenters with services ranging from prenatal care to theserving the elderly. Moreno Tuohy has experience in de-

veloping and implementing programs dealing with ado-lescents, adults, seniors, school intervention, involuntarycommitment, community mobilization, intensive outpa-tient and continuing care, impaired driver’s programs,EAP, and gang intervention/treatment.

“I look forward to working with the NAADAC Execu-tive Committee, membership and staff in strengtheningNAADAC and building for the future. I’m excited to helpguide the process during this period of transition,” statedMoreno Tuohy.

NAADAC Acting Executive Director Cynthia Moreno Tuohy speaking tomembers at the 2004 NAADAC Annual Conference.

COUNSELORS WORK TOGETHER


Florida Co-Occuring Conference Brings together Substance Abuseand Mental Health Professionals

By Donovan Kuehn, NAADAC News Editor

NAADAC and the American Mental Health CounselorsAssociation held the first of their two conferences on co-occurring disorders in Orlando, Florida on January 27,2005. The conference, “Co-Occurring Disorders: Coor-dinating Treatment for SUD and Mental HealthIllnesses” was enthusiastically received by the participants.

Co-occurring substance abuse and mental healthdisorders are a significant problem in the United Statestoday. Estimates suggest that up to ten million people inthis country have a combination of at least one co-

occurring mental health and substance-related disorderin any given year. An estimated 41 to 65 percent of per-sons with a life-time substance use disorder have a life-time history of at least one mental disorder, and about 51percent of those with one or more lifetime mental dis-orders also have a lifetime history of at lease one sub-stance use disorder (U.S. Department of Health andHuman Services, 1999).” These numbers illustrate anenormous population that demands treatment for thevarious diagnoses that they face.

There have been a number of barriers to providing effec-tive treatment for people with co-occurring substanceabuse and mental health disorders. The substance abuseand mental health systems tend to operate independentlyfrom one another and from the primary health care sys-tem. A lack of cross-communication, in addition to theburden of regulation and paperwork, has often createdan extra barrier in the continuum of care for patients withco-occurring disorders.

Recognizing the need to work together on behalf ofindividuals with co-occurring disorders, NAADAC ap-proached the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Ser-vice Administration (SAMHSA) for funding to providetwo conferences to discuss best prevention and treatmentpractices, education and training and strategies to dealwith co-occurring disorders. This is a first step in devel-oping solutions and strategies for substance abuse andmental health counselors.

Conference participants heard from a number of promi-nent speakers. The day opened with welcoming remarksfrom David McVinney, President of Florida NAADACand Jim Blundo, President of the American Mental HealthCounselors Association (AMHCA). After that, Dr. H.Westley Clark, Director of the Center for Substance AbuseTreatment (CSAT) of the Substance Abuse and MentalHealth Services Administration, U.S. Department ofHealth and Human Services sent his greetings and en-couragement. Dr. Clark leads the agency’s national effortto provide effective and accessible treatment to all Ameri-cans with addictive disorders. He emphasized the impor-tance of evidence based practices in treating those withco-occurring disorders.

Participants then heard from Mark McGovern of theDepartment of Psychiatry at Dartmouth Medical Schooland he serves as the Director of the Dartmouth Centeron Addiction, Recovery and Education. Dr. McGoverndiscussed the history of assessment and treatment of dualdiagnosis patient in both psychiatric and addiction treat-ment systems. He also focused on addiction treatmentprograms and methods of continuous improvement us-ing evidence based practices. Dr. McGovern ended his

NAADAC’s Shawna Barnum staffs the registration table.

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remarks with principles for successful treatment and coordinated disease andrecovery models of care.

The afternoon session began with presentations from Mary Woods, RNC,LADC, MSHS, NAADAC President, CEO for The Westbridge Institute, alicensed Registered Nurse and Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor and JimHolder III, MA, MAC, LPC, LPCS, from McLeod Behavioral Health Ser-vices in Florence, South Carolina. Holder and Woods focused on models forpractical treatment of co-occurring disorders, particularly for the frontlineclinician, and strategies to reduce friction between the substance abuse andmental health professions.

Finally, the afternoon ended with the participants breaking out into smallergroups to discuss what practical care models should look like. They drewupon their practical experience as clinicians, as well as on the expertise fromthe conference’s presenters.

NAADAC is documenting the discussions from the conference breakoutsessions and will be developing a report to discuss its findings.

If you couldn’t make it to Florida, NAADAC and the American MentalHealth Counselors Association has one more conference on Co-OccurringDisorders planned for March 17–18, 2005 in Portland, Oregon. If you areinterested in attending, please fill out the form below or contact NAADAC at1-800-548-0497 or www.naadac.org.

Florida NAADACMeets in Orlando

Florida NAADAC brought to-gether members from throughoutthe state for its membership meetingand training seminars on January 28,2005. The meeting focused on HIV/AIDS and Stress and Violence Train-ing.

Dr. John Bonnage spoke on Strat-egies for Coping with HIV/AIDS.Bonnage works as an HIV/AIDSSpecialist for the American Federationof State, County, and MunicipalEmployees (AFSCME). Since 1981,more than 500,000 Americans havebeen diagnosed with AIDS and aquarter of a million have died. Abouta million Americans are currentlyinfected with HIV. AIDS is now theleading cause of death among menbetween the ages of 25 and 44, theirprime working year and HIV/AIDSis the third leading cause of deathamong women in the same agegroup.

In the afternoon, Dr. Jay Lee spokeon the management of stress and vio-lence in the workplace and in people’spersonal lives. Dr. Lee, former ChiefOperating Officer of Osprey HealthCare, the largest behavioral healthprovider network in Palm BeachCounty, Florida, drew upon hisexperience as a clinical director, hos-pital administrator and healthcareeducator.

Florida NAADAC also hosted alunch and membership meeting forthose in attendance.

“These seminars are particularlytopical issues facing Florida. TheFlorida Department of Health esti-mates that 100,000 Floridians areliving with HIV infection and Floridahas consistently ranked third in thenation in the number of reportedcases of HIV. And with tight budgetsat work, and the natural disastersthat have hit Florida in the last sixmonths, stress is running at an alltime high,” said John “Bud” Sugg,Florida NAADAC’s Organizer.

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NEWS FOR PROFESSIONALS


Las Vegas Center Provides Support for New Addiction ProfessionalsBy Donovan Kuehn, NAADAC News Editor

Las Vegas Recovery Center, or LVRC, (on the web atwww.lasvegasrecovery.com) is working with the Univer-sity of Nevada, Las Vegas’ (www.unlv.edu) Departmentof Marriage, Family and Community Counseling to de-velop a major scholarship for addiction studies students.LVRC has comprehensive treatment services that aregeared towards 90 day inpatient treatment with aftercareprograms.

LVRC is proposing three awards: two undergraduatescholarships that will cover the costs of tuition and booksfor the third and fourth year of study and one graduatestudent scholarship in Addiction Studies.

“These awards are groundbreaking and signal LVRC’srecognition of our programming excellence in the train-ing addiction professionals,” said Larry Ashley, EdS,LADC, Addiction Specialist and Undergraduate Coordi-nator for the Department of Marriage, Family, and Com-munity Counseling at UNLV.

Larry Ashley, EdS, LADC, and graduate student Roberta Miranda at theNevada Summer Institute in Las Vegas, Nevada.

“The big winners will be the

community and the students

who get these scholarships.”

— Larry Ashley

“With a focus on Addiction Treatment, Addiction Pre-vention, Compulsive Gambling Counseling and a Gradu-ate Certificate in Addiction Studies, UNLV has uniqueand exciting programs. We are working to enhance ourposition as the national and international leader in aca-demic addiction education,” added Ashley.

Stuart Smith, CEO of the Las Vegas Recovery Centerbelieves in partnering with the community. “We want tooffer opportunities for people who are looking at joiningthe addiction profession. UNLV has a robust addictionstudies program which is good for the community, thestate and the country,” stressed Smith.

The awards, which are in the final stages of approval,have several criteria. These include

• Enrollment in the UNLV addiction studies program

• Maintaining a minimum of a 3.0 GPA

• Having a stated intention to work in the addictionprofession upon graduation

Smith hopes to attract candidates who are in recoveryor have had previous experience in the substance abuseprofession.

Nevada focuses on in-state professional development.“There is a great need for qualified addiction and mentalhealth professionals in Nevada and in the country as awhole,” said Smith. “Personally, I believe in investingheavily to develop quality programs. The state of Nevadahas a similar view towards maintaining high professionalstandards.”

Larry Ashley agrees. “It is exciting to partner with StuartSmith and LVRC. The big winners will be the commu-nity and the students who get these scholarships.”

NEWS FOR PROFESSIONALS


The Results Are In: NAADAC’sConference Rated Highly

By Taylor Rhodes, NAADAC Intern

If you were fortunate enough to attend the NAADAC2004 Annual Conference Exploring New Horizons, youprobably knew the conference in West Yellowstone, Mon-tana was a success. Now, after assessing the evaluations ofthe conference the results have confirmed this.

Over 85 percent of conference attendees stated thatthey were extremely or very satisfied with their conferenceexperience. Many felt that the location, right outside ofYellowstone National Park, was fitting and many compli-mented the hotel staff on their helpfulness and profession-alism. The beauty of the park, the calm of the area andthe abundance of wildlife were also mentioned as positivecontributions to the conference.

While the location was important, the speakers werealso well received. Seventy-nine percent of the attendeesrated the speakers as “excellent” or “very good.” Manypeople were disappointed that they couldn’t attend all ofthe quality workshops that were available. One attendeenoted, “Much of the information was practical and canbe used in my practice. It is helpful to have up-to-the-minute information.” People also appreciated NAADAC’sConference Papers which allowed them to compile thenotes from all of the conference speakers, not just fromthe sessions they attended.

The NAADAC conference also had some room forimprovement. With 150 people registering last minute,accommodating everyone presented some logisticaldifficulties. Several people noted the sometimes crampedworkshops and the difficulty in feeding almost 500 people.These concerns have been heard and will be remedied atfuture events. There were also some contradictoryopinions from the attendees over the conference’s cover-age of gender and special populations. Some felt thatthese issues were neglected while others felt they wereover-emphasized.

Overall, most people at the NAADAC Conference hada “wonderful conference experience.” Taking into accountall of the kudos and concerns that people expressed,NAADAC will continue to organize events that are edu-cational, exceptional and as enthusiastically embraced.

Editor’s Note: After eight months with NAADAC, in-tern Taylor Rhodes has left to complete her studies at GeorgeWashington University in Washington, DC. We’d like toexpress our thanks to her for her hard work, dedication andimpeccable cinematic tastes. NAADAC wishes her the bestof luck in her future endeavors.

Haston E. Salmon, NAADAC’s NewSoutheast Regional Vice President

By Donovan Kuehn, NAADAC News Editor

Haston “Ed” Salmon, Jr., CAC II, NCAC II, CCS, from Wat-kinsville, Georgia, was elected as the new NAADAC Regional VicePresident for the Southeast Region. He is a retired Lt. Colonelfrom the US Air Force and served for 26 years of active duty. Sal-mon was involved in both the Korean War and the Vietnam Conflict.

When he returned to civilian life, Salmon began working in thesubstance abuse profession in June 1989. His career started atCharter Winds Hospital. He left the hospital to begin work withthe State of Georgia’s Community Mental Health Clinic locatedat Ft. Oglethorpe and he was later transferred to the substanceabuse treatment facility at Gainesville. Salmon later moved to Hart-well, Georgia where he was the substance abuse counselor for twocounties until his retirement in November 1999.

After retirement, Salmon began to working as a contract coun-selor and then a clinical consultant for the State of Georgia’s De-partment of Human Resources. In 2003, he became the ActingProgram Manager of Addiction Counseling Associates (ACA) inAthens, Georgia. ACA administers a detox unit, coed residentialtreatment, an outpatient treatment program and a men’s recoveryresidence. Salmon is presently on a sabbatical to devote his ener-gies full-time to serving as NAADAC’s Southeast RVP.

Salmon became certified in Georgia and by NAADAC in 1995and also received his certification as a Certified Clinical Supervisorthe same year. He volunteered as a member of the GACA Certifi-cation Board and was elected Chairman in 1996. He served asGACA Certification Board Chairman until 2003.

Check out the NAADAC website for awealth of information at your fingertips.

www.naadac.org

NAADAC LEADERSHIP SUMMIT


Leadership Summit to Strengthen the FutureBy Jennifer Ayers, MPA, Assistant Director for Board,Member & Affiliate Services

Join NAADAC at its Leadership Summit taking placefrom March 6–7, 2005 at the Holiday Inn on the Hill inWashington, DC. This event, titled Taking Action: Build-ing Bridges, Strengthening Relationships, and RecoveringLives, will be the first NAADAC conference of its kind toaddress the way addiction professionals can take leadershiproles to benefit their career, other professionals and clientsthey serve. Emphasis will be placed on connecting thepersonal skills leaders need, with the professional skillspeople use everyday. Seminars and workshops will focuson advancing the profession by building the broadestsupport for the treatment and prevention of addictivedisorders.

The first day of the Summit will emphasize skill buildingin leading on clinical issues, involvement in coalitions, part-nering with business and community leaders and keepingabreast of current treads. Presentations will feature speakersfrom the National Institute on Drug Abuse Clinical TrialNetwork (NIDA/CTN), Substance Abuse and MentalHealth Services Administration’s Center for SubstanceAbuse Treatment (SAMSHA/CSAT) and the AddictionTechnology Transfer Centers (ATTCs).

The Executive Committee of NAADAC wants to ensurethat its leaders engage in a dialogue during this Summit.A conversation with NAADAC Leaders and national part-ners will bring NAADAC’s members and elected leaderstogether to assess and plan for the future of the organiza-tion. Invited speakers include, Mary R. Woods, RNC,LADC, MSHS, NAADAC President; Dr. Sharon MorgilloFreeman, PhD, APRN, MAC, NAADAC President-Elect;Ron Hunsicker, President and CEO of the National As-sociation of Treatment Providers and Eileen McGrath,Executive Vice President and CEO of the Association forAddiction Medicine.

The second day of the Summit will focus on learningthe practical skills needed for leaders to move NAADACand the addiction profession forward. There will be a key-note address from Fraser Lang, President and Publisherof Manisses Communication Group and Gary Enos, Editorin Chief of Addiction Professional magazine. Plenary andpanel discussions will also focus on the relationship be-tween local, state and federal Addiction Policy; the futureof prevention and treatment services (Charlie G. Curie,MA, ACSW, the Administrator of SAMHSA, US Depart-ment of Health and Human Services has been invited tofacilitate this discussion); preparing a strategic plan; strat-egies on growing membership; ideas on how to mentornew leadership; and strategies to the build name recogni-tion for your organization and leaders.

But, it’s not only about work during the conference.There will also be two optional tours for those who arriveon March 5th or early on March 6th. This will include aDC After Dark Group Tour and a group tour of the SpyMuseum, one of Washington, DC’s newest attractions.

To register for this event, please download a registra-tion form from the NAADAC website at www.naadac.orgor call the NAADAC office at 800/548-0497.

For more information about the conference agenda orto inquire about sponsorships, please contact JenniferAyers at the NAADAC office at 800/548-0497 or bye-mail at [email protected].

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ADVOCACY IN ACTION

Capturing the Potential of Advocacy in Action! DayBy Jonathan S. Westin, MPADirector of Government Relations

Our Advocacy in Action! Day,scheduled for March 8, 2005 is slatedto be a dynamic event aimed at rais-ing the profile of legislative issues af-fecting the Addiction Professional.2005 will be a pivotal year for theAddiction Professional as legislationaffecting Workforce Development andAddictions Parity are re-introduced toCongress. Several key health alliessuch as Senator Bill Frist (R-TN) andCongressman Ralph Regula (R-OH)are gaining prominence on these criti-cal issues.

This Advocacy in Action! Day willbe the first time that NAADACmembers will be able to honor theAddiction, Treatment and Recovery(ATR) caucus. The ATR is a new,bi-partisan group on Capitol Hillthat seeks to promote chemical de-pendency issues and increase supportfor greater access to treatment.NAADAC has worked with otherassociations who specialize in addic-tive disorder issues to try and growthis caucus and has added sponsors toimportant legislation such as the HelpExpand Access to Recovery & Treat-ment (HEART) Act. The HEARTAct is parity initiative that seeks tocorrect the disparity in insurance re-imbursement between primary andbehavioral health issues.

The chief sponsors of the HEARTlegislation, Representatives Jim Ram-stad (R-MN) and Patrick Kennedy(D-RI), have not only solidified theirplaces as the two most visible cham-pions of the parity issue, they alsoserve as Co-Chairs of the new caucus.This is just one of the reasons whyour Advocacy in Action! Day Break-fast will feature these two legislatorsas our Honorary Co-Chairs.

The agenda for Advocacy in Action!Day will focus on improving the fed-eral government’s workforce develop-ment agenda that is geared toward theAddiction Professional. WorkforceDevelopment issues will be quite vis-

ible in the 109th Congress as the re-authorization of the Substance Abuse& Mental Health Services Adminis-tration (SAMHSA) and Health Pro-fessions and the Allied Health Rein-vestment Act are all expected to bereintroduced and deliberated in theirrespective congressional committees.Reauthorization is important becauseit renews the funding and mandate ofthese agencies that are so critical tothe work done by addiction profes-sionals. Over the past year, NAADAChas been emphasizing Workforce De-velopment issues with key leaders ofCongress to address the exodus ofretiring Addiction Professionals andthe lack of new professionals enter-ing the field.

Under the auspices of the HealthResource Services Administration(HRSA), NAADAC members will beadvocating for stronger loan forgive-ness initiatives. These programs helpprofessionals who are facing the bur-den of repaying the high cost of theirstudies. NAADAC members will alsobe asked to advocate for scholarshipadvancements for professionals whoare currently in practice but want con-tinue their studies. With so many im-portant initiatives slated for debate by

Congress in early 2005, time is of theessence in educating Congressionalmembers and their staff about theimportance of these issues.

To help in meetings with congres-sional leaders, NAADAC has prepareda host of resources to help you advo-cate most effectively. Several of thetools we will provide to you for March8th are:

• The NAADAC Guide for Legis-lators: NAADAC members willreceive multiple copies of thisbooklet that can be passed outto congressional members andstaff during visits. This guideexplores three issues critical tothe Addiction Professional:Workforce Development, Dis-cretionary Health Appropria-tions (such as the SubstanceAbuse Prevention and TreatmentBlock Grant) and the AddictionsParity (HEART) Act.

• How to Advocate: A Call to Ac-tion: This resource will serve asa briefing paper for Advocacy inAction! Day participants by giv-ing them the tools needed forinteracting on Capitol Hill. Top-ics include: the structure of the(Advocacy, continued on page 12)

Illinois State President Robert Campbell discusses issues with NAADAC Director ofGovernment Relations, Jonathan Westin.

NALGAP CORNER


NALGAP Celebrates25 Years of Service and

AdvocacyBy Dana G. Finnegan and Emily B. McNally(NALGAP Board Members)

In an exciting and historic event in December 2004,the National Association of Lesbian and Gay AddictionProfessionals (NALGAP) celebrated 25 years of serviceto and advocacy for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender(LGBT) substance abusers at the SECAD conference inAtlanta. Since 1979, NALGAP has served as the nationalvoice of conscience about LGBT substance abuse preven-tion and treatment.

The NALGAP presentations included two plenaries, oneon gay and bisexual men and one on lesbian and bisexualwomen; and three workshops on sexual behavior relapse pre-vention and substance abuse; transgender substance abus-ers and a panel discussion on LGBT substance abuse issues.

At its President’s Reception, NALGAP gave PioneerAwards to three individuals: LeClair Bissell, MD, MaxSchneider, MD and Gail Milgram, EdD and to one orga-nization: the National Council on Alcoholism and DrugDependence. NALGAP also presented a Leadership Awardhonoring Frank Boudewyns and Michael Ralke, CEOs ofAlternatives (the only gay-owned and operated alcohol,drug and mental health program in the United States)for providing quality LGBT treatment. NALGAP thenpresented the Dana G. Finnegan–Emily B. McNallyFounders Award. This honors the Founders life achieve-ment of establishing NALGAP in 1979, publishingground-breaking works on LGBT substance abuse treat-ment and providing many years of clinical assistance toLGBT substance abusers.

Following the ceremony, attendees were treated to aone-man show by Leslie Jordan, nationally known for hisrecurring roles in such TV series as “Will and Grace” and“Boston Legal.” In hilarious and poignant detail, Leslieshared stories of growing up, coming out and recoveringfrom alcoholism and other addictions. His performanceassured that audience members left Atlanta refreshed, ingood humor and feeling affirmed.

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Carlo DiClemente, PhD and NAADAC President-ElectSharon Morgillo Freeman, PhD, APRN, MAC, APRN-CS at the 2004 Association for Advancement of BehaviorTherapy annual Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.Drs. DiClemente and Freeman co-presented on thetopic of “Trauma and Addiction: Implications of Co-Morbidity.” The conference was attended by more than2,000 professionals from around the world. Work byDr. DiClemente includes the Stages of Change theoryand Motivational Interviewing techniques based on thetheory. These contributions have revolutionized moderntreatment.

U.S. Congress, how a bill becomes a law, the differ-ent roles that staffers play and how to set up meet-ings with legislators.

• Fact Sheet on Addictive Disorders: This bullet pointsheet will serve as a quick reference for NAADACmembers while they meet with their legislators and/or congressional staff.

NAADAC has also planned two workshops prior toAdvocacy in Action! Day. These will help train NAADACmembers in the important yet distinct impact that thefederal and state governments have in relation to addictivedisorders. Finally, a seminar on Monday, March 7th willfocus on the most effective and efficient ways to advocate.

NAADAC is intent on making the 2005 Advocacy inAction! Day its most successful grassroots effort to date. Ihope that you will join NAADAC for a day of education,enlightenment and progress as we launch our agenda forthe 109th Congress and beyond.

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ADVOCACY IN ACTION

Entertainer Leslie Jordan(middle) with NALGAPfounders Dana Finnegan(left) and Emily McNally.

NALGAP President JoeAmico, M.Div, CAS, LISAC,addresses participants atNALGAP’s 25th Anniversarycelebration.

INNOVATIVE LEADERS

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NAADAC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE


An Open Letter to Our 2004 Political Action Committee DonorsFrom Jonathan Westin, MPA,NAADAC PAC Manager

I wanted to take a moment andthank you for contributing this yearto NAADAC’s Political Action Com-mittee. As you know, NAADAC PACis the only national Political ActionCommittee in the country dedicatedexclusively to advancing addictiontreatment, prevention and research.Only NAADAC members can be so-licited to contribute to this fund forpolitical action, making your contri-bution so critical in 2004.

Thanks to your suppor t ofNAADAC PAC, our voice is beingheard loud and clear by national lead-ers. Due to NAADAC’s hard work,more discretionary dollars wereawarded for addiction prevention andtreatment in the 2004 Federal bud-get. NAADAC and its members werealso able to recruit more co-sponsorsfor the Help Expand Access to Re-covery & Treatment (HEART) Act—the addictions treatment parity legis-lation before Congress. These accom-

plishments, among many others, wererealized in par t because ofNAADAC’s PAC.

In 2005, our PAC will need to bemore vital than ever. With an abun-dance of new members in the Houseand Senate, more training and edu-cation efforts will need to be under-taken. The time and resources neededto accomplish this are directly sup-ported by the NAADAC PAC.

On behalf of NAADAC’s member-ship, thank you again for your gener-ous contributions. With your supportwe can continue to empower thoseon Capitol Hill who remain commit-ted to supporting the Addiction Pro-fession and educate those who are ableto make a difference on the issuesmost important to the Addiction Pro-fessional.

If you would like to contribute tothe PAC, you can do so by followingone of the options below:

1) Go to our website atwww.naadac.org and click on our“Advocacy” section. On the

NAADAC PAC Contributors (January 1, 2004 to December 31, 2004)President’s Alliance(300+)Alvarez, C. AlbertBenson, Kathryn B.Crone, Eugene N.Curtiss, Roger A.Deegan, Joseph M.Eisenbarth, Ronald L.Greer, Patricia M.Joseph, George P.Lamberton, Jacquelyn E.McDevitt, Paul F.Morgillo-Freeman,

Sharon E.Moreno Tuohy,

Cynthia J.Naccarato, Frank A.Reilly, Robert J.Steiner, Joseph R., IIVandel, George A.

Champion ($200+)Bachmeier, WillBrown, Fred J.Calhoun, Rose G.Cote, William R.Durkee, Steven I.Latka, Dennis J.Milan, Robert S.Neal, Dennis R.Pertzoff, Elizabeth B.Potter, Paul D.

Leadership Circle($100+)Adams, Thomas E.Agresta, Nance’ K.Anker, Sally C.Ashbaugh, Lawrence L.Belton, Lisa V.Burnett, Bill B.Carr, JenniferClarkson, Jack W.Close, Letitia M.Coyer, Susan L.Czabafy, Sharon Y.Dahlmann, Tommie R.Dakai, Steven H.Daus, Lynne J.Doyle, Robert M.Faudree, Kerry D.Gallon, SteveGarlinghouse, John N.Guyer, Alice KayeHarris, David A.Hatcher, Anne S.Heenan, Daniel P.Hurst, Michael R.Keatts, Daniel D.Lang, FraserLevardsen, Richard W.Lorenz, Bruce R.Lutz, Patricia J.Madrid, Cirilo L.Mansfield, Kathy D.McGeachy, Daniel L.Middlebrook, Gail C.

Morgan, MelissaNoble, John A.North, Dorothy B.O’Neal, MarkOlsen, Edward L.Orito, Mary-AliceQuilici, Ester M.Rochon, Gregory P., Sr.Schwarz, Bette LuStokley, Bruce A.Stookey, Charles E.Sundin, Joyce E.Thornton, CarrieVincent, David T.Wiley, Randy L.Zar, Mary B.

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Collins, William H.Corley, RobertCortes, Beatriz E.Crumb, Peter B.Cunningham, David A.Davis, ElaineDavis, Geoffrey H.Davis, Sarah E.DeColaines, SusanDolk, JaniceDuffy, Joseph H.Ellis, William B., Jr.Firestine, Joan E.Foley-Lacher,

Elizabeth W.Foster, Don K.Frangules, MaryanneFreese, Lindsay E.Garber, Susan M.Gellers, PaulGiampapa, Susan N.Gilmore, Susan S.Graves, LindaGrote, Douglas V.Gottlieb, NancyHallinan, Thomas M.Hamsen, Lynn M.Hansen, CherylHays, Lorna M.Hearn, DonnaHeck, Betty J.Held, Sylvia, C.Hill, Sandra J.Holder, Rosalie H.

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front page of this section, youwill see directions on how to do-nate online.

2) Mail a check made payable toNAADAC PAC*, to our Alex-andria, Virginia national office.NAADAC’s address is 901North Washington Street, Suite600 Alexandria, VA 22314.Please be sure and put ATTEN-TION: PAC Manager.

If you have any questions aboutcontributing to our fund for politicalaction, please contact me at800/548-0497, ext. 122 or via emailat [email protected].

As Immediate Past President (andformer PAC Co-Chair) Roger A. Cur-tiss says, “I ask you to give to the PACnot from the top of your purse, butto donate to this worthwhile causefrom the bottom of your hearts.”

*Please note that PAC contributionsare not tax deductible and must befrom a personal, not a corporate, ac-count.

LICENSURE


From Vision to Reality:A Personal Perspective on the Passage of Licensure in Delaware

By Mike Kriner, LCSW, CADC,DAADAC President andRussel D. Buskirk, MA, LCSW,CADC, DAADAC Secretary

In 1994, addiction professionalswho worked in Delaware, and whowere active in the Delaware Associa-tion of Alcoholism and Drug AbuseCounselors (DAADAC), initiated adiscussion about licensing for thestate’s addiction professionals. Manypeople in the state saw licensure as apositive way to deal with the chal-lenges facing their evolving vocation.

Two counselors who saw thesechallenges were Mike Kriner andRussel Buskirk: men from very differ-ent backgrounds. Kriner was con-cerned about increased educationalrequirements since he had a bachelor’sdegree and had not yet completed hiscertification. Buskirk had completedan advanced degree, yet was not eli-gible for licensure as a mental health

counselor due to the administrativeseparation of Substance Abuse andMental Health professionals. The twomen realized that they were not alonein their desire for professional stan-dards and that their goal of licensurewas more important than their cur-rent personal situations.

In 1998, Kriner was selected by hispeers to start a working group dedi-cated to initiating licensure in Dela-ware. He began by collecting ex-amples of other states’ licensurelegislation. The drafting of a proposedbill began in partnership with theDelaware Certification Board (DCB).

A working group formed byDAADAC and DCB organized brain-storming and education sessions. Asthe working group made progress andestablished goals, the discussions onthe proposed bill evoked differentopinions and notions of what licen-sure should look like. Work on the

legislation stopped because all in-volved felt that without a united voice,the proposed bill would be viewedskeptically by legislators and wouldnot pass.

In 2000, the new DAADAC Presi-dent Helen McHugh approachedKriner again to work on licensure.Kriner agreed to see the processthrough with the help of three otherDAADAC members: John Dowling,Patrick Bradley and Russel Buskirk,who volunteered to communicate anydevelopments with the DCB.

With a sense of renewal, the volun-teers drafted a preliminary bill similarto the successful bills from New Jersey,Maryland and Pennsylvania. It wasdecided that the best way to initiatethe process was to make a draft of thecommittee’s ideas first and then solicitfeedback from the professional mem-bership and other community stake-

Delaware’s Governor signs the licensure legislation into law. (l-r) State Senator Liane Sorenson (R); Russel Buskirk, DAADAC Secre-tary; John Dowling, DAADAC Vice President; Governor Ruth Ann Minner (D); Mike Kriner, DAADAC President; State Senator PatriciaBlevins (D) and State Representative Pam Maier (R).

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AFFILIATE NEWS

Compiled by Donovan Kuehn, Outreach Coordinator,NAADAC News Editor

Albany Chapter Wakes Up EarlyThanks to Ferd Haverly, ad-

diction professionals in Albany,New York are getting an earlystart to the day. Haverly hasbeen the main organizer of theCapital Region chapter of theAssociation for Addiction Pro-fessionals of New York(AAPNY). He has organizedregular “Coffee and Conversa-tion” gatherings and CapitalRegion Addiction ProfessionalsBreakfasts. Early risers have

heard from speakers from New York’s Office of Alcoholismand Substance Abuse Services (OASAS), share ideas on howto revitalize the profession and network with other addictionprofessionals in the region. If you have information you wantto share with Capital Region addiction professionals, orwould like some tips on starting your own breakfast program,contact Haverly at 518/477-7535, 518/528-0292 or [email protected].

New SOAPIn November, Larry Ashley, EdS, LADC, the Undergradu-

ate Coordinator of the Department of Marriage, Family, andCommunity Counseling at the University of Nevada, Las Ve-gas, reported that the Student Organization of Addiction Pro-fessionals (SOAP) has been officially recognized. This makesit the first NAADAC allied campus group in the nation. Thanksto Larry and UNLV student Maryjane Henning for all oftheir hard work.

For more information on SOAP, or for tips on how to in-corporate your own group, contact [email protected].

Arizona Loses a PioneerBy Elaine Calco-Gray, MA, LISAC, AzAADAC President

In mid-December Del Boyd, PhD, LISAC, LISW, passed away.Dr. Boyd was a founding member of AzAADAC and served theorganization continuously until his failing health made it toodifficult to for him to carry on. He served as president ofAzAADAC as well as president of Arizona’s northern chapter. Dr.Boyd was active in every aspect of AzAADAC, either on his ownor together with his wife, Judy. He was part of conferenceplanning in northern and southern Arizona chapters and actedas an unofficial historian for AzAADAC. In 2002, AzAADACawarded Dr. Boyd with a lifetime achievement award in recog-nition of his contributions to the organization and to the ad-diction counseling profession.

All of us at AzAADAC and NAADAC have lost a friend; thevoid left by his passing will be difficult to fill.

Please keep Del and Judy in your thoughts and prayers.

By Jennifer Ayers, MPA, Assistant Director for Board,Member & Affiliate Services

Affiliates Elect New LeadersH.E. Salmon, from Georgia is the new Southeast Regional

Vice President. Salmon will fill the shoes of the well traveledand dedicated Executive Committee Member, ThurstonSmith. Smith has been RVP for the SE region for two termsand throughout his time was able to participate in at least oneactivity in each of the eight states in his region. He also servedon the NAADAC Personnel and Finance Committees.

Peter Dalpra is the new face in New Hampshire takingover from Jacqui Abikoff. Abikoff made several inroads inNew Hampshire during her tenure, including securing a statecontract for the affiliate to provide training to counselors.

Venessa Sexson was elected to succeed Don Simpson asMontana’s President. Simpson was an active and visible vol-unteer on the 2004 conference planning committee and alsodid a lot of work with his wife, Sheryl, behind the scenes atthe Yellowstone Conference. Thanks Don, Sheryl and all ofthe NAADAC conference volunteers!

Harold Price is the new president of our Kansas affiliate.Price takes the lead of this large and growing affiliate fromPaul Costigan who remains an avid NAADAC member.

Ed Modzeleski is the President in Georgia. He takes officefollowing Karen Kelly whose work included raising the pro-file of the Georgia affiliate and creating new partnerships inthe state. Kelly is now serving on NAADAC’s Editorial Advi-sory Committee.

Warren Daniels is the new president in California. Warrentakes the lead from Michael Angelo who served the organi-zation well. California is NAADAC’s largest affiliate thanks totheir leadership.

Left: Outgoing Montana PresidentDon Simpson presents award toJoleen Spang in recognition ofher outstanding service.

Below: Tim Sinnot from AntiguaCrossroads; Michael Angelo,outgoing California President;Robert Campbell, IllinoisPresident; Thurston Smith,outgoing NAADAC SoutheastRegional Vice President; WarrenDaniels, California Presidentand Frank Naccarato, NAADACPAC Chair.

Frank Naccarato, NAADACPAC Chair, speaking at theCapital Region Breakfastmeeting in Fall 2004.

North Carolina Honors OutstandingPrograms/SAMHSA’s Curie Praises

NAADAC Workforce InitiativesBy Larry Pittman, MA, CCAS, LPAPresident, Addiction Professionals of North Carolina (APNC)


AFFILIATE NEWS

The North Carolina Practice Improvement Collaborative (NCPIC) heldits Centers of Excellence Awards Banquet in Wilmington. The Practice Im-provement Collaborative program is designed to forge partnerships to improvethe quality and effectiveness of substance abuse service delivery in North Caro-lina. It is administered through the North Carolina Governor’s Institute onAlcohol and Substance Abuse and is funded by the federal Center for SubstanceAbuse Treatment (CSAT).

The Centers of Excellence honored several facilities, which varied from in-patient, outpatient, prevention services and a university program. Also recog-nized were the NCPIC Collaborative Educational Partners and NCPIC’sCo-Occuring Disorders Scholars, five educators who focus on innovationin the co-occurring disorders field. Greenville was awarded the Governor’sInstitute Community Partner of the Year for its community commitment toprevention, intervention and treatment programs.

Acting as the awards banquet host was Mary Powell, Associate ExecutiveDirector of the Governor’s Institute. The keynote speaker for the eveningwas Charles G. Curie, the Administrator of the Substance Abuse and MentalHealth Services Administration (SAMHSA) and was introduced by Flo Stein,Chief, Community Policy Management, NC Division of Mental Health, De-velopmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services. Mr. Curie praised NorthCarolina’s Centers of Excellence as models for the country and Ms. Stein as aleader in the field of substance abuse.

I had the pleasure, as President of the Addiction Professionals of NorthCarolina, the state affiliate of NAADAC, to represent our professional associa-tion at the ceremony. I discussed with Director Curie the importance of profes-sional associations, like APNC and NAADAC, in working together withSAMHSA to further the mission of the substance abuse field. Mr. Curie con-curred and noted the grant given to NAADAC during the past year to studythe workforce needs of the substance abuse field in the future.

It was a pleasure working with others in the addiction profession who arecommitted to maintaining excellence in standards and evidence-based prac-tices. Partnerships like these can only reap positive, long-term benefits foraddiction professionals.

The Value ofMembership

What has NAADAC done forme lately?

NAADAC, The Association forAddiction Professionals, is the onlynational association dedicated to en-hancing the professional growth anddevelopment of individuals who treatand prevent addiction. NAADACprovides education, promotes higherstandards of care, and advocates onbehalf of addiction professionals andthe clients they serve.

As a NAADAC member, you notonly reap personal benefits, youstrengthen the entire addiction pro-fession and become a powerful ad-vocate for your clients:

• NAADAC members affirm acode of ethical practice, whichraises the standard of care andthe position of addiction treat-ment in the health care con-tinuum.

• There is strength in numbersand your support multipliesNAADAC’s ability to shapepublic policy to reflect the needsand concerns of addiction pro-fessionals.

NAADAC is here for you andmembership in the association is oneof the best bargains you will ever find.Dues average only 30 cents per day.

Because of you, NAADAC is ableto speak up on behalf of the nation’stens of thousands of addiction profes-sionals and the clients and familiesthat they care for. For more infor-mation on what NAADAC does foryou, visit www.naadac.org. Thanksfor being a NAADAC member.

Keynote speaker Charles G. Curie, theAdministrator of the Substance Abuseand Mental Health Services Administra-tion (SAMHSA), North Carolina PresidentLarry Pittman and Mary Powell, theAssociate Executive Director of theGovernor’s Institute.

Come to the NAADACLeadership Summit

andAdvocacy inAction! Day.

See pages 10–11 for moredetails, visit

www.naadac.org or call800/548-0497 for more

information.

holders. Over the course of three weeks,a draft bill was completed.

What was missing was a Delaware leg-islator to sponsor the proposed bill. InJuly of 2002, a copy of the DAADACdraft bill was forwarded to State SenatorPatricia Blevins, Chairperson of theSenate Health and Human ServicesCommittee and senior member of theDelaware State Senate, with a letterasking for her support.

Dowling and Kriner were optimistic,but knew that the legislative processmoves slowly. To Kriner’s surprise, hereceived a call from the Senator soonafter its submission. Senator Blevins in-formed him that she was very interestedin helping DAADAC with the bill andwanted to schedule a meeting to discussit. At a local diner in the heart of SenatorBlevins’ district of Elsmere, Mike Krinerand Russel Buskirk met to discuss theimportance of this bill. By the end of themeeting, DAADAC had a strong com-mitment from an experienced and re-spected Senator to sponsor the legisla-tion. Licensure became a real possibility

From that point forward, DAADACheld numerous meetings to allow its

membership and other communitymembers to provide feedback. In June2003, after developing a final draft thatwas amenable to Division of Public Reg-ulation and other stakeholders’ needs,Senator Blevins introduced the bill to theSenate. It was hard to believe that thebill was becoming a law so quickly.

Unfortunately, the process slowed asa lobbyist from the Delaware Psychologi-cal Society and other interests from theClinical Social Work Society began toraise opposition and question the bill.Senator Blevins, with wise counsel, pro-posed a meeting with both of thesegroups to resolve any conflicts.DAADAC met with both groups andwith the Division of Substance Abuseand Mental Health representatives andwere able to compromise on some detailsof the bill. The meetings produced sup-port from the Delaware PsychologicalSociety and an agreement from the Clin-ical Social Worker Society to not opposethe bill.

The bill was re-introduced on June 8,2004 and Kriner, Dowling and Buskirkwere all in attendance at the DelawareState Senate Chambers session. The billpassed without opposition. On June 24,2004, the bill was introduced into the

Delaware House of Representatives byPam Maier and Stephanie Ulbrich, bothLegislators for the State House of Rep-resentatives, and also passed withoutopposition.

The Governor signed the bill onJuly 12, 2004. With this act, the addic-tion profession is now recognized forthe knowledge, skills and abilities thatare unique to its clinicians and is nowon an equal footing with other profes-sions. The Delaware public can be cer-tain that when they or a loved one needshelp, they now can choose a licensedaddiction professional.

There were several crucial factors thathelped ensure the bill’s passage: supportfrom DAADAC members who contactedtheir local legislators; NAADAC’s ongo-ing support of our chapter and the re-sources they provided us with; and theDelaware community at large for recog-nizing and supporting the fact that ourprofession provides quality work to thosewho suffer from addictions and to theirfamilies. A lot of “blood, sweat and tears”was put in this effort to make licensureof chemical dependency counselors areality in the “First State.” This successwas a communal effort.

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LICENSURE


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New York Votes to Reduce Drug SentencesBy Donovan Kuehn, NAADAC News Editor

After years of stalemate, lawmakers in New York voted toreduce the stiff mandatory prison sentences given to peopleconvicted of drug crimes in New York State. The drive tosoften the “Rockefeller” drug laws (named after Nelson A.Rockefeller, who was governor when the laws were enacted)came after a nearly decade-long campaign to ease the drugpenalties instituted in the 1970’s. These laws put somelow-level first-time drug offenders behind bars for sentencesranging from 15 years to life. As reported in the New YorkTimes, Governor George Pataki said the new drug law“reflects a greater knowledge than we had 30 years ago.”

Under the changes, the sentence for those same offenderswould be reduced to eight to 20 years in prison. The changesreflected a nationwide push in recent years to lessen some ofthe punishments for drug offenders. States like Michigan andPennsylvania have moved to emphasize drug treatment op-tions or to give judges more discretion in sentencing thoseconvicted of narcotics crimes.

“Unfortunately this law does not allow a judge the free-dom to offer treatment rather than incarceration. Our goal isto remove any mandatory sentencing and give the judicial sys-tem the option of treatment over incarceration, especially forfirst time nonviolent offenders. This is a good start, but thefight is not over,” said Albany resident and NAADAC PACChair Frank Naccarato.

A number of drug policy advocates complained that evenwith the changes, the state’s drug laws remained unduly harsh,and that the new law did not change the state’s basic approachto fighting drugs, which they contend has failed.

“Our lawmakers are finding out that people who are sickneed treatment not punishment. However, reform of theRockefeller Laws is only a first step. If we are going to pro-vide treatment rather than prison, funding for treatmentneeds to be approved at the same time. It seems that the NewYork Legislature does not see treatment as a critical piece ofthe puzzle,” said Edward Olsen, LMSW, CASAC, Presidentof AAPNY.

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Reviews by Acquania V. Gibbs, NAADAC Intern

Addict Chronicles Helps Share Stories of Recovery

Carla D. is a recovering addict whoalso suffers from bi-polar disease. She hasrelapsed twice and is the mother of sevenchildren. Six of her children suffer frommental illnesses and some have begunusing drugs as well. Despite her continu-ous challenges, she now can proudly saythat she is a recovering addict with astronger relationship with her sponsor.A 12-step program that she started, andtwice restarted, helped her accomplishvictory. She is one of the remarkable starsof the Addict Chronicles film series.

Addict Chronicles, currently consist-ing of 10 volumes, features people whohave overcome their addictions. The sto-ries are told by people from differentethnic groups, social backgrounds, life-styles and geographic locations. The filmswere created in a conversational style: itseems the speaker enters the room andholds a personal conversation with hisor her viewers. George Lewis, AddictChronicles’ producer, aimed to make thisseries very different from the usual clin-ical approach. The film series addressesthe issues of co-occurring disorders, thedestructive lifestyle of addicts, chemicaldependency, and much more.

The goal of the film project is to makeclinicians, especially individuals who arenot recovering addicts, aware of the is-sues they may face when treating clients.In addition, clients viewing the films havethe opportunity to see people facing sim-ilar obstacles. After viewing the films,people who are reclaiming their livesfrom addiction will be inspired by storiesof those who wouldn’t accept defeat.Students studying to enter the field ofaddiction professionals could also benefitfrom the film series. It can be used as ateaching tool, exposing them to the real-ities and potential problems they mayencounter as a clinician.

The films, which were largely self-funded by Lewis, were produced usinghis production company Starpointe

Using the Art of Storytelling toEducate Today’s Children AboutDrug AbuseNAADAC member Martha BarhamRN, PhD, writes a children’s book

In Yesterday’s Puppies: A Story Teach-ing Kids About Drug Abuse, authorMartha (Marti) Barham, discusses theimportance of educating children aboutthe harmful effects of drug abuse. Thechildren’s book emphasizes the how im-perative it is for parents to talk with theirchildren and encourage them to makethe right choices. The father, Nasubi,cares for his three puppies with love andparental concern. While reflecting on hischildhood memories, he remembers afriend who ruined his life by using drugs.Afterwards, Nasubi believes it is time forhim to educate his children, Marzo,

Peaches and Alpha, about the harmfuleffects of using illegal drugs.

In the family dialogue, the childrenquestion their father about knowingwhen and how to make the right deci-sions in life and how can they better helptheir friend, Socrates, who appears tohave begun using drugs. Nasubi providesgreat advice on how to handle the situa-tion and help Socrates. The story endswith the family coming together in agroup hug after everyone agreed thatdrugs are harmful and Socrates just needsoutside support and assistance to helphim with his drug addiction. The bookis accompanied by creative computerillustrations produced by David Iwa-moto. Overall, the book effectively dis-plays a positive way to educate childrenabout drug abuse and shows the essenceof parents communicating with theirchildren.

Dr. Barham, a NAADAC member cur-rently residing in Hawaii, is a licensedpsychologist, certified as a SubstanceAbuse Counselor, a Sex Therapist/Edu-cator, and Marriage, Family, and Chil-dren Therapist. In addition, she holdsa Fellow in Clinical Hypnotherapy.Most importantly, she has over 30 yearsof experience.

If you are interested in obtaining acopy Yesterday’s Puppies, please contactDr. Barham’s office at 615 Piikoi Street,Suite 2002, Honolulu, HI 96814 or call808/591-6296.

Acquania Gibbs is NAADAC’s PublicRelations intern.

Media, and with the help of Charles“Chuck” Braud of Braudmedia andDanny Schmidt of Push Studios. Thethree companies combined as AddictChronicles, Incorporated to produce the10-film volume series. Collectively, ittook the team 17 months to completethe series. The goal of the next project isto feature youth who have overcomeusing methamphetamines.

Currently, portions of Addict Chron-icles are broadcasted on local access chan-nels in Minneapolis, but Lewis, Braud,and Schmidt are trying to reach a largeraudience. They hope the series can sparka dialogue between clinicians and theirclients and improve the treatment pro-cess. Speakers featured in the film seriesare still active and outspoken about theirrecovery process. If you would like moreinformation regarding the AddictChronicles film series, or are interestedin meeting or hearing from the speakersin the films, please contact George Lewisat 651/455-6134 or by e-mail [email protected].

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Problem Gamblers Help Networkof West Virginia joins NAADAC

NAADAC is pleased to welcome itsfirst new Organizational Member for2005: the Problem Gamblers Help Net-work of West Virginia.

The Problem Gamblers Help Networkof West Virginia is a program created bythe West Virginia legislature to identifyand provide services to problem gam-blers and their loved ones. The Networkis funded by the WV Lottery and admin-istered by the West Virginia Departmentof Health and Human Resources.

Problem Gamblers Help Network ofWest Virginia serves residents of WestVirginia who are either problem gam-blers or are in a relationship with a prob-lem gambler. The Network provides a24-hour, toll-free and confidential help-line (1-800-GAMBLER) where callerscan get more information and a referralfor a free consultation by a speciallytrained counselor in their local area.There are over 50 licensed professionalswho work with the Network. Thesecounselors have completed over 30 hoursof continuing education in the field ofproblem gambling.

Problem gambling is a treatable dis-order. Outcome studies show that themajority of people who get help fromthe Network are in recovery and back incontrol of their lives.

The Problem Gamblers Help Networkof West Virginia joins 21 otherNAADAC organizational members. Fora full listing, please visit www.naadac.organd follow the “membership” link.

Have an event we should know about?Contact 800/548-0497 or [email protected].

MARCH 3–5, 2005 NAADAC Certification Commission Meeting at the NAADAC9:00am–4:00pm National Office 901 N. Washington Street, Suite 600,

Alexandria, VA 22314Call 800/548-0497 or visit www.naadac.org for more details.

MARCH 4, 2005 Executive Committee Meeting at the NAADAC National Office2:00pm–6:00pm 901 N. Washington Street, Suite 600, Alexandria, VA 22314

Call 800/548-0497 or visit www.naadac.org for more details.

MARCH 5, 2005 Executive Committee Meeting at the NAADAC National Office9:00am–4:00pm 901 N. Washington Street, Suite 600, Alexandria, VA 22314


MARCH 5, 2005 Strategic Planning Committee Dinner Meeting6:00pm–9:00pm (Final Location will be announced)


MARCH 6, 2005 Strategic Planning Committee Meeting at the NAADAC Office9:00am–4:00pm 901 N. Washington Street, Suite 600, Alexandria, VA 22314


MARCH 6–7, 2005 NAADAC Leadership Summit, Washington, DCCall 800/548-0497 or visit www.naadac.org for more details.

MARCH 8, 2005 NAADAC Advocacy in Action! Day, Washington, DC8:00am start Call 800/548-0497 or visit www.naadac.org for more details.

MARCH 17–18, 2005 Co-Occurring Disorders Conference, Portland, Oregon8:30am–5:00pm Call 800/548-0497 or visit www.naadac.org for more details.

MARCH 19, 2005 NCAC I/ NCAC II/ MAC Exam Date(More details at www.ptcny.com)

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JULY 30, 2005 NCAC I/ NCAC II/ MAC Exam Date(More details at www.ptcny.com)

SEPTEMBER 2005 Recovery Month. Join NAADAC, the Substance Abuse MentalHealth Services Administration and hundreds of other nationaland community organizations in organizing and attending localand national events throughout September.Call 240/276-2750 or visit www.recoverymonth.gov for moredetails.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2005 National Counselor’s Day. September is Counselor’s Month. JoinNAADAC in organizing an event on the 20th or organize yourown local event. Recognize the hard work all counselors do!Call 800/548-0497 or visit www.naadac.org for more details.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2005 NCAC I/ NCAC II/ MAC Application Deadline(More details at www.ptcny.com)

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