New Director Named at Office of National Drug Control Policy

Today marks the start of the 28th Annual National Recovery Month. Since 1989, September has signified that Prevention Works, Treatment is Effective, and People Recover.

The Fall 2017 Issue of addictionLeader, the Newsletter of The National Association, is now available online to NAATP Members.

In This Issue:

NORTON, Kan.—Valley Hope launched the next chapter of its existence over the past weekend by remembering its first 50 years with a celebration, special guests and the start of a new comprehensive fundraising campaign. The addiction treatment organization started as a small center on the plains of northwest Kansas in 1967.

President Trump to Declare National Emergency in Response to Opioid Crisis

Please contact us if you are interested in joining the newly announced NAATP State Public Policy Advisory Group, a collective of NAATP Member representatives engaging in policy development and advocacy at the state level. 

The National Association is pleased to congratulate our Corporate Medical Director, Dr. Michael Wilkerson on his designation as a Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (FASAM). 

NAATP To Produce Addiction Treatment Provider Guidebook to Assist the Treatment Field and Deter Bad Actors 

The Guidebook will articulate addiction business practice do’s and do not’s and include an implementation toolkit

Senate Health Care Bill Crashes​​​​​​​

Watching the health care debate in Congress has been like watching a tennis match. The back and forth has been full of intrigue and drama. Just when you thought the match was over, something unusual happened to change the score.

Mother-Daughter Team Dedicate Lives to Women and Children Affected by Substance Use Disorder

Birmingham, AL (July 5, 2017) – Bradford Health Services (“Bradford”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Red Oak Recovery and The Willows at Red Oak Recovery (collectively “Red Oak”), a leading provider of trauma-informed substance abuse and dual diagnosis treatment for young adults across the country.

NAATP to Launch Enhanced Ethics Compliance and Consumer Protection Initiative

IMD Legislation Introduced in House and Senate
Senate Delays Health Care Vote
PPU: 06.28.17

PPU
06.22.17
Senate Unveils Health Care Reform Bill

Today the United States Senate revealed details of the health care reform bill they have been privately working on for months. Senate leadership has decided to use a procedure that does not allow for a filibuster, so they can pass this bill with only 50 votes.

Harmony Foundation, Inc. announces that James Geckler, Chief Operating Officer, has been selected by the Board of Directors to succeed Dot Dorman as the organization's next chief executive officer, effective July 1, 2017.

NAATP and Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation announce Joint Initiative to further education, competence, and professionalism in addiction treatment.  

Senate Sets Health Care Reform Schedule
NAATP PPU 6.8.17

US Senate Republicans have recently determined they will attempt to pass their version of a health care reform bill. The House of Representatives passed its version several weeks ago.