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AUSAP / NAADAC Membership Benefits: The Tools You Need As An Addiction Professional

NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals, is the largest national organization for addiction-focused health care professionals with 10,000 members. NAADAC is dedicated to the professional growth and development of addiction specialists.

As a member of AUSAP / 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. AUSAP / NAADAC makes it easier, more affordable and more rewarding to do so.

AUSAP / NAADAC Professional members receive the following benefits:

A free subscription to Addiction Professional, the official magazine of NAADAC. Published bimonthly, it covers a wide variety of clinical and programmatic issues affecting the addiction treatment profession. AUSAP / NAADAC member copies of Addiction Professional include an exclusive eight-page section devoted to NAADAC. A year subscription is valued at $67.
NAADAC News, the association’s bimonthly publication. 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 .
Special discount rates on comprehensive professional liability insurance with no deductible and access to a legal hotline that is exclusive to AUSAP / NAADAC members and provides two hours of free legal assistance to prevent claims against you. More information.
Reduced rates on a wide range of NAADAC products, services and events, including:
- Professional certification as a National Certified Addiction Counselor (NCAC) or a Master Addiction Counselor (MAC);
- NAADAC sponsored conferences, public policy events, NAADAC regional meetings, and workshops, all of which provide extensive networking and educational opportunities;
- Continuing education units (CEU), including the qualification course for the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Substance Abuse Professional (SAP); and
- NAADAC educational and training publications, such as “The Basics of Addiction Counseling: A Desk Reference and Study Guide,” which is a useful tool for certification examination preparation, and independent study courses.
A 20 percent discount on all Hazelden Publishing and Educational Services (PES) resources. This NAADAC member rewards program is the highest non-volume related discount Hazelden offers. More information
A 25 percent discount off new subscriptions to Substance Abuse Funding News. That’s a savings of $88 off a one-year subscription. Learn about federal and foundation grant opportunities and receive advice on grantseeking and proposal writing, tips from funding officials, and reports on the latest federal and state initiatives to address substance abuse and related concerns. More information
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.
Eligibility to apply to become a distinguished member of NAADAC’s new Trainers Academy. By being a member of the academy, you can:
- Enhance your skills and earn continuing education units by participating in the “train the trainers” forums
- Contract with NAADAC to provide training to counselors
- Receive a listing on the NAADAC website as an Academy member and be included in marketing of trainers in NAADAC publications
- Receive honorarium for training conducted through NAADAC

Full 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 AUSAP / 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 an AUSAP /NAADAC member, you not only reap personal benefits, you strengthen the entire addiction profession and become a powerful advocate for your clients:

AUSAP / 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 AUSAP / NAADAC’s ability to shape public policy to reflect the needs and concerns of addiction professionals.

AUSAP / 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 AUSAP / NAADAC membership pays for itself almost immediately. Join today and take advantage of AUSAP / NAADAC’s great resources.

You can join AUSAP / NAADAC online or by calling 1-800-548-0497