By an overwhelming bi-partisan vote, the US House of Representatives today passed the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) Conference Report. The legislation now moves to the Senate where we hear that a vote may occur next week.

The National Association Urges its Members to Push Addiction Bills over Finish Line

As you know, the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers has been a key participant in the coalition to help pass legislation addressing opioid and other addictions.

The National Association and Jaywalker Lodge were highlighted on June 27, 2016 in an article about accreditation of addiction treatm

Members of the National Assoication of Addiction Treatment Providers are authorized to display the NAATP member logo on their websites, social media platforms, and other communications. Displaying the Member Logo demonstrates a commitment to values-based best practices as a member of our nation's professional society of addiction service providers.

The US Senate announced the appointment of their members who will meet with members from the House of Representatives, to work out details surrounding the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act. As you will recall, legislation has passed both the Senate and House and has been awaiting a conference committee to sort out differences.

The Huffington Post published an extensive article on the state of the addiction industry relative to treatment models, financial investment, ethics, and the opioid crisis.

Friday, June 10, the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers participated in a "listening session" with Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell and Michael Botticelli, Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy. NAATP was one of 14 organizations asked to participate in the discussion.

NAATP recently participated in the MediaplanetUSA Heroin Addiction campaign in which the addiction industry united to raise awareness of the thousands of Americans who are using or addicted to heroin. Heroin addiction has reached new heights and use has more than doubled among young adults ages 18-25 in the past decade.

The National Association is pleased to announce the addition of the following treatment program executives to its National Board of Directors. New Board Members 

Paul Bacharach, MPHA
President & CEO, Gateway Rehab - Pittsburg, Pennsylvania

Today the US House of Representatives will begin considering a package of 15 bills sponsored by various members designed to address the opioid crisis in America. It is expected that debate will extend through Thursday.

The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers announces the release of the first edition of Addiction Leader, the organization's new periodic publication. 

Showing independence from the Senate, the US House of Representatives moved 15 pieces of legislation in the past few days. The legislation is designed to address the opioid crisis and other addiction related issues. The Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) was NOT one of the 15 considered.

The year 2016 marks 100 years of changing lives for Rosecrance. We began our mission to bring help, hope and recovery in 1916 as an orphanage in the little town of New Milford, IL. 

NAATP's 38th National Conference Brings Top Ethics Thought Leaders Together

We are pleased to release the new NAATP Ethics Complaint Process as part of NAATP's response to the increased need for industry accountability.NAATP knows that the majority of individuals in our field are dedicated ethical professionals whose values inform their services.

Ahead of the President's announcements today regarding efforts to address the opioid crisis, Michael Botticelli, Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy and Dr. Richard Frank, HHS, Assistant Director for planning and Evaluation, conducted a stakeholder call.

This week, the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers, along with many of our colleague organizations, met with officials from SAMSHA, HHS, and the Department of Labor. The meeting was focused on how treatment for mental health and substance use disorders are being dealt with under the Affordable Care Act.

The 38th Annual National Addiction Leadership Conference will be held May 15-17, 2016 at Harbor Beach Resort & Spa in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

For 38 years, NAATP has led our work by providing vision, voice, and leadership. Please join the nation's top addiction services providers and leaders and take your seat at NAATP Addiction Leadership 2016.