Louisiana Association of Substance Abuse Counselors & Trainers, Inc.

Our Mission:
To promote and enhance addiction professionals and providers in areas of treatment, education, prevention and advocacy

Education, Treatment, Prevention

*  Takes the lead in the State of Louisiana as an Approved Educational Provider (AEP) through the Addictive Disorders Regulatory Authority (ADRA) by providing educational workshops year round and throughout the State on various topics related to Substance Abuse Prevention, Substance Abuse Counseling, Compulsive Gambling Counseling,Professional Ethics, and Clinical Supervision

* Sponsors an annual Conference which provides continuing education opportunities by nationally and internationally known speakers as well as in-state experts.

* Contracts with Addictive Disorders Regulatory Authority (ADRA) to administer tests for certification candidates to ensure that applicants meet all requirements and are competent to serve the public.

Advocacy

* Works closely with the Addictive Disorders Regulatory Authority of  the Office for   Addictive Disorders to ensure that appropriate standards are set and enforced in the field of Addiction Counseling.

* Keeps a close watch on proposed legislation that impacts the field of Addiction Counseling and Addiction Professionals in Louisiana and nationally.

Affiliation with International Credentialing & Reciprocity Consortium
IC&RC)
"LASACT is a proud member of IC&RC, which protects the public by establishing standards and facilitating reciprocity for the credentialing of addiction-related professionals. The largest organization of its kind, IC&RC represents more than 40,000 professionals worldwide."  

 


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*Distance Learning Classes*

Louisiana Association of Substance Abuse Counselors and Trainers is pleased to have partnered with the Distance Learning Center for Addiction Studies to offer online distance learning coursework to individuals seeking credentialing as well as counselors needing continuing education credit.

Click below for Information on DLCAS Classes for Certification and Recertification Hours

DLCAS Class Information - Click Here

 

LASACT '13 will be held at the DiamondJacks Casino/Resort in Bossier City from July 28 - 31, 2013.

Casino and Hotel are in separate buildings so participants do not have to go through casino to get to meeting rooms.

Registration Form and Flyer with hotel information are posted under Annual Conference Tab.

Check this site frequently for latest Conference news.
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Test Preparation Workshop for June testing is scheduled for Saturday, August 31, 2013 at Tau Center, Baton Rouge.

See Education Tab for flyer and registration information on the Test Preparation Workshop.

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