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), formerly the State Board
    by providing educational workshops year round and throughout the State on various
    topics related to Substance Abuse Prevention, Substance Abuse Counseling, and 
    Compulsive Gambling Counseling.

• Sponsors an annual Conference which provides continuing education opportunities by
   nationally and internationally known speakers such as Dr. Collin Ross, C.C. Nuckols,
   Father Leo Booth, and Terrance Gorski, as well as in-state experts.

• Contracts with Addictive Disorders Regulatory Authority to administer both oral and
   written tests for certification candidates to ensure that applicants meet all requirements
   and are competent to serve the public.

• Participates in Responsible Vendor Program to train dispensers of alcoholic beverages
   to be alert and responsible in their jobs in order to prevent drug and tobacco abuse.

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.
 

LASACT 2006 will be held in Baton Rouge. Dates and site are not yet determined. They will be announced here as soon as available.

Janice Rebstock is Planning Committee Chair.