• American Academy of Health Care Providers in Addictive Disorders
• American Society of Addiction Medicine
• National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP)
• NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals
• National Association of Lesbian and Gay Addiction Professionals
• National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors

American Academy of Health Care Providers in Addictive Disorders
www.americanacademy.org

The American Academy of Health Care Providers in Addictive Disorders is a nonprofit credentialing organization devoted to maintaining quality standards for the provision of treatment in the addictive disorders. The academy was created to establish a core set of standards of competence for addiction treatment professionals throughout the world. The academy succeeded in creating the Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS) credential. The academy unites clinicians from a variety of disciplines under a single standard of health care. Membership is comprised of nurses, doctors, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors unified in their commitment to providing the highest quality of health care for individuals suffering from addiction.

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American Society of Addiction Medicine
www.asam.org

The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) is the nation's medical specialty society dedicated to educating physicians and improving the treatment of individuals suffering from alcoholism and other addictions. ASAM is an association of physicians dedicated to improving the treatment of alcoholism and other addictions, educating physicians and medical students, promoting research and prevention, and enlightening and informing the medical community and the public about these issues. ASAM serves its members by providing opportunities for education and sharing experiences, and by promoting the development of a body of professional knowledge and literature to enhance the quality and increase the availability of appropriate health care for people affected by addiction.

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National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP)
www.naatp.org

The mission of the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) is to promote, assist, and enhance the delivery of ethical, effective, research-based treatment for alcoholism and other drug addictions. NAATP seeks to accomplish this mission by (1) providing its members and the public with accurate, responsible information and other resources related to the treatment of these diseases; (2) advocating for increased access to and availability of quality treatment for those who suffer from alcoholism and other drug addictions; and (3) working in partnership with other organizations and individuals that share NAATP's mission and goals.

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NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals
www.naadac.org

NAADAC's new name - NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals - reflects the increasing number of tobacco, gambling, and other addiction professionals who are active in prevention, intervention, treatment and education. With nearly 14,000 members and 47 State affiliates representing more than 80,000 addiction counselors, NAADAC is the nation's largest network of alcoholism and drug abuse treatment professionals. These experts work to create healthier families and communities through prevention, intervention, and quality treatment. NAADAC promotes excellence in care by providing education, clinical training, and certification in the field of addiction to help counselors provide the highest quality and most up-to-date, science-based services to its clients, families, and communities. Among the organization's national certification programs are the National Certified Addiction Counselor and the Master Addiction Counselor designations.

NAADAC produces two bimonthly publications for addiction counselors. Addiction Professional covers emerging treatment issues and tracks the latest developments in the field. NAADAC News, the organization's newsletter, reviews the latest legislative developments, NAADAC business, and affiliate activities.

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National Association of Lesbian and Gay Addiction Professionals
www.nalgap.org

Founded in 1979, the National Association of Lesbian and Gay Addiction Professionals (NALGAP) is a membership organization dedicated to the prevention and treatment of alcoholism, substance abuse, and other addictions in lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender (LGBT) communities.

NALGAP's mission is to confront homophobia and heterosexism in the delivery of services to LGBT people and to advocate for LGBT-affirming programs and services. NALGAP provides information, training, networking and advocacy, and support for addiction professionals, individuals in recovery, and others concerned about LGBT health.

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National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors
www.nasadad.org

The National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors, Inc. (NASADAD), is a private, not-for-profit educational, scientific, and informational organization. NASADAD was originally incorporated in 1971 to serve state drug agency directors; in 1978 the membership was expanded to include state alcoholism agency directors. NASADAD's basic purpose is to foster and support the development of effective alcohol and other drug abuse prevention and treatment programs throughout every state.