2017 National Addiction Leadership Conference

39th Annual Convening 

Today the United States Attorney General issued a first-of-its-kind report on addiction. The report makes a finding that substance use disorder is one of America’s most pressing public health concerns with nearly 21 million Americans – more than the number of people who have all cancers combined – suffering.

Today the United States Attorney General issued a first-of-its-kind report on addiction. The report makes a finding that substance use disorder is one of America’s most pressing public health concerns with nearly 21 million Americans – more than the number of people who have all cancers combined – suffering.

NAATP Prepares for Trump Administration
Public Policy Update 11.15.16

The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers has consistently taken a bi-partisan approach to our public affairs efforts. That has been reflected in our communication to members of Congress as well as through our PAC contributions.

Rosecrance, an Accredited NAATP Provider Member and member of the NAATP Board of Directors, celebrated 100 years of service this year. NAATP Executive Director, Marvin Ventrell, and Outcomes & Surveys Manager, Jessica Swan, toured the Rosecrance campuses with Rosecrance CEO, Phil Eaton, before Mr.

White House Parity Task Force Releases Recommendations
NAATP Member Recommendations Included

The National Association is now accepting abstract submissions for the 2017 National Addiction Leadership Conference. The conference, the industry’s 39th Annual, will be held May 21 -23 in Austin, Texas.

A Good Indicator: Funding for CARA Included in Temporary Measure    Yesterday Congress passed short term funding to keep the federal government operational until December 8th. The good news for the addiction field is that additional funding not in current budgets was included for the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA).

Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly Leads this Week’s Issue with NAATP Outcomes Program

September News from Our Washington Staff:   The President's Parity Task Force Thank you to NAATP members who took the opportunity to submit comments to the President's Parity Task Force. This is a critical opportunity to focus on what must happen to shape access to care for generations to come.

Hattiesburg, MS. - Pine Grove Behavioral Health & Addiction Services is proud to welcome Stephanie Donald, LPC, as the new Clinical Director of Pine Grove's Women's Center. Donald graduated from the University of West Alabama, earning her BS with a dual major in Psychology and Sociology. She also received her Master's degree in Counseling and Psychology from the University of West Alabama.

Read today's New York Times Article titled 'How Staten Island's Drug Problem Made It a Target for Poaching Patients'.  The story reveals patient poaching and includes new The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers Measures.

NAATP Member Public Policy Action Item
White House Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Parity Task Force

PLEASE ACT PRIOR TO AUGUST 31

Mayor Megan Barry joined Cumberland Heights executives and other dignitaries for opening event
 

From the Director's Desk: The NAATP Outcomes Study and the Value of Authentic Research

We are pleased to report that the National Association's addiction treatment 

The National Association is pleased to announce the new Spanish-language version of our website.  With this new feature we hope to expand our reach in the addiction industry by offering resources to more people within our population. This new Spanish-language content is easily accessible by clicking on Español next to 

The National Association is pleased to report that on July 22, 2016, President Obama signed S. 524, the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 (CARA) into law.