The CAADE Vision is to be a leader in state and national collaborative efforts to improve the overall health and welfare of those afflicted with substance use disorders.

CAADE promotes and supports quality higher education in addiction studies by developing and implementing accreditation standards; providing continuing education and professional development; leading at the state and national levels in the development and implementation of certification and licensure standards for addiction service professionals; and providing public policy education and advocacy among consumers and other stakeholders.

Promoting and supporting quality higher education in addiction studies

CAADE’s VISION

& MISSION

Newsletter of the California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators & Addiction Counselor Certification Board of

California

CAADE Leads in Sacramento 1

Executive Director’s Message 3

On Reciprocity: Why CAADE 4

E-Cigarettes Reduce Harm 6

Members 9

Psychologists, MFTs, MSWs, LPCCs, Nurses Earn CATC 10

Students 13 CEUs 13 Colleges 14 Institutions/Organizations 15

WINTER 2012 ISSUE 60

THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE………. .......... 2

DR. DICK WILSON RECEIVES FOUNDERS AWARD…………..……5

CAADE CONFERENCE 2013 IN RENO, NEVADA …….....16 CAADE Chronicles

CAADE President Greg Granderson and General Counsel, Wayne Kistner, called for meetings with the eight other addiction counselor certifying organizations late last year. The goal was to revise the Uniform Code of Conduct for addiction counselors in California. To that end, meetings began in early 2012 at the Breining Institute in Sacramento. A revised Uniform Code of Conduct was formally adopted with a majority vote in March. Click here to read the revised code. At the national level there is a movement in progress to recognize addiction counseling as a separate and unique profession by developing higher education standards for certification and licensure. Many states have already adopted and implemented those standards. In alignment with that trend, CAADE supports a tiered system of counselor certification that starts with our community college addiction counselor certificate programs and steps up to associates, bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees. Our tiered system provides

clinical professionals with a career ladder that has incremental steps leading to higher degrees. It protects the workforce while preparing for the future when higher education for addiction counselors is required. Adopting and enforcing a Uniform Code of Conduct for AOD Certified Counselors is an essential interim step in the move toward advanced certification and licensure in the addiction treatment field. Having uniform educational, training, and conduct standards for counselors, along with identifying, recognizing and integrating emerging evidence-based research and treatment into the health care service delivery system are all essential elements for the professionalization of our field. We extend a warm thanks to all of the certifying organizations for collaborating with us on the Uniform Code of Conduct. CAADE is committed to ongoing collaboration with our colleagues. We hope that together we can find fair and equitable solutions to any problems we might face as we adapt to the changes and challenges that are coming.

Inside this issue:

CAADE LEADS THE WAY IN SACRAMENTO Certifying organizations unite with CAADE to achieve a common goal

BY LORI PHELPS Executive Director

the President’s Message

From Dr. Greg Granderson

ARE YOU A SPONSOR OR A COUNSELOR?

As we move into the era of Obamacare, evidence-based treatment, and higher educational requirements, it is clear that counseling theory and AA principles have become enmeshed and roles have grown confused. If a healthy relationship between the two is to continue a clarification of boundaries is needed. These boundaries must be solid enough that both sponsors and counselors are aware of the important differences between AA philosophy and the specific competencies and ethical conduct requirements of an addiction counselor. Many in the public still believe that sponsorship and addiction counseling are the same; however, in actuality one is a paid, trained professional and the other is a volunteer who has a direct understanding of personal recovery. The difference is embodied in a wise truism often expressed by lawyers or doctors: “you aren’t paying me for what I do but for what I know.” When clients and the public are made to understand the difference between the professional counselor and the volunteer self-help support expert, the profession of addiction counseling will finally command the pay and status it deserves within the helping community. The AA sponsor’s primary responsibility is to share with the sponsee his or her experience with the guiding principles of Alcoholics Anonymous – specifically the 12 Steps – and how the sponsor has been able to use those principles in his/her own life to recover from their alcoholism. The best manual on sponsorship, in fact the only authorized manual on sponsorship, is the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. Chapter Seven in the Big Book deals with sponsorship. Sponsors are only experts in their own alcoholism and personal recovery using the program laid out in the book and in the fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous. The original AA sponsorship pamphlet written by Clarence S. in 1944 defined the key aspects of sponsorship as it emerged: 1) qualify yourself as an alcoholic; 2) tell your story; 3) inspire confidence in AA; 4) talk about “plus” values (happiness, peace of mind, material benefits); 5) show the importance of reading the Big Book; 6) explain qualities required for success in AA; 7) introduce the idea of faith; 8) listen to the prospect’s story; 9) introduce the prospect to several meetings; 10) explain AA to prospect’s family; and 11) prepare the prospect for the hospital experience. In contrast to the AA sponsor, addiction counselors today must be formally educated and credentialed via certification or licensure. The core competencies of addiction counseling include not only knowledge of addiction but also the skills to perform clinically-oriented functions such as screening, assessment, treatment planning, individual/group/family counseling, and clinical documentation. The foundation for their practice is a commitment to follow their professional code of conduct. The work of many addiction counselors is performed in licensed clinics and professional settings. The addictions counselor and the larger professional treatment world view recovery as something that happens inside the client and focuses on breaking the physical person-drug relationship while modifying the client’s perceptions, thoughts, and actions. The professional addictions counselor must be educated, s/he must have thousands of hours of supervised experience and s/he must demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for the skilled professional. The years of study and work required to attain those skills are ultimately what qualify the professional addiction counselor to be paid accordingly for “what they know.”

Greg Granderson CAADE President

OFFICERS Greg Granderson,Ph.D., CCS

President

Barbara Lawrence, M.S.W., CATC IV President Elect

Ben Eiland, M.A, CATC IV Immediate Past President

Fernando Mallory, MSW, CATC IV

Secretary

Benjamin Salazar, MFT, CATC IV Treasurer

Angela Stocker, M.A., M.S., CATC IV

Acting V.P. Liaison Activities

Don Wasson, M.A., MFT, CATC IV V.P. Southern Area

Robert Johnson, MA , CATC IV, CCS

V.P. Central Area

Tandy Iles, M.P.H. V.P. Northern Area

Carlton Blanton, Ed.D., CATC V

ACCBC Chair

BOARD MEMBERS Kim Branch-Stewart, A.S.W., CATC IV

Gordon Coburn, MFT James Evans, M.S.

Jack Kearney, M.Div., CATC IV Barb Lawrence, M.S.W., CATC IV

Melinda Moneymaker, B.S. James Robinson, M.S., CATC IV Paul Sharpe, M.S.W., CATC IV

William Shilley, M.A., CATC IV, CCS Robin Staton, M.A.

Karen Taback, Ed.D., CATC V Dennis Wade, M.S., CATC IV

Michael Webb, Ph.D., CATC IV

EMERITUS ADVISORY BOARD

Joan Harter, M.S., CATC Ronald Vanevenhoven, M.A.

Dick Wilson, Ph.D. Lucinda Alibrandi, Ph.D.

(In Memoriam)

CENTRAL OFFICE Lori Phelps, Psy.D., CATC V

Executive Director

Carol Doll, MA Office Administrator

Michelle Ulrich

Administrative Assistant

Tatiana Servin, BA Public Relations Coordinator

Donna Switzer

CATC Compliance

GENERAL COUNSEL Wayne Kistner, J.D.

the Scratch POST ONCE AGAIN, CAADE LEADS THE WAY From the scratch post of the Executive Director, Lori Phelps It’s the end of another year of growth and expansion at the CAADE office. We officially hired two new employees, Carol Doll and Michelle Ulrich, in late July. Michelle is a CATC III who went to school at Saddleback College and Cal State Fullerton. She is the cheerful voice you hear at the end of the phone when you call our office. Carol earned a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Ryokan College and is a doctoral candidate there. She has spent much of her life working in non-profit organizations and she has a rich background in human resources and business management. Carol has taught addiction counseling courses at ICC and was a perfect fit for the position of office administrator for CAADE. Carol and Michelle report to me and to Dr. Blanton, chair of the Addiction Counselor Certification Board of California and they handle all of the business functions at our office. We are also fortunate to have an amazing intern and part-time staffer, Donna Switzer. Donna is a senior at Cal State Fullerton who is completing a bachelor’s degree in psychology in addition to the substance abuse certificate from the Human Services Department at CSUF. Donna is our CATC Compliance Coordinator, a role she literally created for us when she discovered that there was a need for someone to interface directly with students and interns who had special circumstances related to their registration or certification and compliance with the addiction counselor regulations. She has become our resident expert on the regulations. Our office is bustling every day because our numbers are growing so rapidly. We currently boast more than 4000 members and 2000+ CATCs. As you can see from the article on page 1, CAADE’s president and general counsel are leading a very important movement in Sacramento with the other California certifying organizations. We have also expanded our addiction studies college accrediting functions to include Arizona, Nevada and soon other western states. Our PR Coordinator, Tatiana Servin, has developed all of our social networking avenues and has been the driving force for CAADE’s beautiful new look. Tatiana has expanded CAADE’s presence at west coast addiction conferences, including WCSAD, ADP, and CAADAC, and she will be staffing our CAADE table at the Evolution of Addiction Treatment Conference in February (see p. 15). We have recently developed a new electronic communication called Did You Know with the goal of keeping our college faculty apprised of the latest happenings in the field of addiction studies. If you are a faculty member and wish to receive our bimonthly email communique, please send your email address to tservin@caade.org. Tatiana will add you to our mailing list. Did You Know is also posted on our social media pages (see p. 12 for our all of our social media links). Last but not least, the new edition of Intervention, Treatment & Recovery is due out in January, and we are busily preparing for CAADE Conference 2013 in April. You will be able to register online before the end of the month at www.caade.org. Last year’s early bird drawing was so popular that we are going to do it again. Register for the conference before March 1 and your name will be included in a drawing for a free registration. There is so much more! CAADE and TIAC are offering another CATC exam prep workshop in January, the CAADE board has taken an historic stand on electronic cigarettes, I did my first internet TV interview . . . it’s all here in our holiday edition of the CAADE Chronicles. In closing, I want to extend a personal thanks to all of our members and counselors. Please know that we all realize how hard you work to pay for your memberships and renewals. We take very seriously our obligation to be good stewards of the revenues we receive from you. From all of us at

CAADE, we wish you a healthy and happy holiday season. Warmly, Lori Phelps

ON RECIPROCITY: The CATC is the Best Option

911 to All Registered Students and CATC-i Interns

DID YOU KNOW? You MUST become certified within five (5) years of the date you officially register

with any certifying organization in California. You may not re-register if you go beyond the 5-year

limit, which means you cannot work as a counselor in a licensed facility (extensions are available for

hardships but you must request the extension BEFORE your 5 year date). If you have questions about

your status, check the links below or contact our CATC Compliance Coordinator, Donna Switzer, at

office@caade.org.

Check your certification or registration status here: http://caade.org/membership-search

Find renewal forms here: http://caade.org/membership-registration-catc-forms

The CATC credential qualifies for RECIPROCIT Y in al l states Because the CATC exam is NOCA/ICE approved it qualifies for reciprocity in all states that have certification and/or licensure. CAADE accredited colleges are regionally accredited, too, so that means the coursework can be transferred to accredited universities and is portable to other states. That's especially important in states where college degrees are required for certified or licensed addiction counselors.

Why CATC? The Addiction Counselor Certification Board of California only confers the CATC credential on individuals who have attended CAADE accredited Addiction Studies programs (or equivalent) and have passed our nationally approved examination. Therefore, the CATC credential is only awarded to those counselors who have far exceeded the minimum educational requirements in California. Having the CATC credential lets potential employers know that your students have met the highest standards in the state. The CATC tiered ranking system identifies individuals who have completed college degrees ranging from the A.A./A.S. to the Ph.D.

Promoting and Supporting Quality Higher Education in Addiction Studies CAADE is on the front lines working to establish addiction counseling as a recognized discipline nationwide. The CAADE college curriculum was the model for the standardized national curriculum that has been developed and already implemented in some states. Healthcare reform will require the addiction counselor of the future to have an AA degree or higher from an accredited program that offers the nationally recognized curriculum. Faculty who teach in CAADE accredited Addiction Studies programs are preparing students to earn the only credential which will guarantee that they can be part of that future. No other certifying organization in our state can make that claim.

A leader is one who sees more than others see, who sees farther than

others see, and who sees before others see.

DICK WILSON RECIEVES FIRST CAADE FOUNDERS AWARD FOR HIS LEADERSHIP AND VISION By Lori Phelps & Tatiana Servin At CAADE’s October board meeting, Executive Director Lori Phelps and the board of directors presented Dr. Dick Wilson with THE CAADE Founders Award as well as a Lifetime Membership to CAADE. Dr. Wilson entered the Human Services/Addiction Studies field in 1976 at Saddleback College. While working at the college he helped organize and found the California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators (CAADE) in 1985. Dr. Wilson developed the Guidelines For Alcohol and Drug Studies Programs Within Higher Education in collaboration with the California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs, and has overseen its ongoing, evidence-based updates since its original publication. His work extended nationally when he became the founding member of the International Coalition of Addiction Studies Education (INCASE) in 1990. About the same time he also organized the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (IAEDP). In addition to serving as a Social Services Commissioner for the City of La Habra, Dr. Wilson founded the Human Services Department at Saddleback College and shepherded the development of the original Alcohol and Other Drug Studies certificate from there. He retired from Saddleback in 2004 and was awarded the distinction of Professor Emeritus upon his retirement. Dick continued teaching his legendary Group Leadership classes at Cypress and Long Beach City Colleges until health challenges and multiple surgeries forced him to take a much needed break. He is currently developing the CAADE President’s Council which will serve as an advisory board to CAADE. The Council will consist of esteemed individuals who have served in private and public positions related to addiction treatment and education. We are grateful to Dr. Wilson for his leadership and many years of service to CAADE and to the field of addiction studies.

CAADE FOUNDERS AWARD

CAADE BOARD RESOLVES TO SUPPORT ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES AS A HARM REDUCTION TOOL FOR SMOKERS

FAQ’s below were retrieved from CASAA - THE CONSUMER ADVOCATES FOR SMOKE-FREE ALTERNATIVES ASSOCIATION

Resolved October 13, 2012:

The California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators (CAADE) supports efforts by the addiction treatment community to utilize its treatment expertise in developing tobacco cessation tools that include both abstinence-based and harm-reduction models including the use of electronic cigarettes.

What are electronic cigarettes? Electronic cigarettes (also known as e-cigarettes or personal vaporizers) are an alternative to tobacco cigarettes. They are battery-operated devices that create an inhalable, water-based mist instead of smoke. The rechargeable battery powers a heating element called an "atomizer." The element uses low heat to turn liquid in the cartridge, which contains propylene glycol, glycerin, food flavoring and nicotine, into a fog-like mist. There are many models of e-cigarettes available. Some look like traditional cigarettes, others look similar to a pen and some even look like small flashlights. Some have LED lights, some have built-in liquid reservoirs, others have combined atomizer cartridges, some are tubular and some are even rectangular boxes. They come in all shapes and sizes and have different features for former smokers who wish to distance themselves from anything resembling a traditional cigarette or want a longer battery life and/or better performance.

Are e-cigarettes safe? While anything containing nicotine cannot be called 100% safe, evidence from numerous studies strongly suggests that they are magnitudes safer than tobacco cigarettes. Harm reduction experts can point to research supporting that switching from cigarettes to a smokefree product will reduce health risks to less than 1% of smoking traditional cigarettes - nearly the same as non-smokers. For tobacco harm reduction health professionals, it is misleading and irresponsible for public health officials to tell smokers that smokeless products, such as e-cigarettes, are "not a safe alternative to smoking" simply because they are "only" 99% safer and not 100% safe.

Do e-cigarettes contain anti-freeze? No. This myth was created by a 2009 FDA press statement regarding electronic cigarettes. The FDA tested 18 cartridges from 2 companies. Of those 18 cartridges, 1 tested positive for a non-toxic amount of diethylene glycol (approximately 1%). While diethylene glycol is occasionally used in anti-freeze, the chemical is not a standard ingredient in e-cigarette liquid and it has not been found in any other samples tested to date. The base liquid for e-cigarette liquid is usually propylene glycol. Propylene glycol is considered GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) by the FDA and EPA. While it is also sometimes found in anti-freeze, it is actually added to make the anti-freeze less toxic and safer for small children and pets. Propylene glycol is a common ingredient found in many of the foods we eat, cosmetics we use and medications we take. It is also used in the fog machines used in theaters and night clubs. Read more: http://e-cigarette-forum.com CASAA encourages the use of a link to the CASAA website as a means of providing accurate, unbiased information to consumers and the industry. Unless otherwise stated on casaa.org, CASAA does not have any affiliation with an organization, business, or individual that displays the CASAA logo or provides a link to the CASAA site.

Do e-cigarettes cause cancer just like tobacco cigarettes? Though testing by the FDA and other labs have discovered trace amounts of tobacco-specific nitrosamines, which are known to cause cancer with high exposure, the amounts found were extremely low and unlikely to cause cancer. To put it in perspective, an e-cigarette contains nearly the exact same trace levels of nitrosamines as the FDA-approved nicotine patch and about 1,300 times less nitrosamines than a Marlboro cigarette.

Are e-cigarettes approved or regulated by the FDA? The FDA currently considers e-cigarettes to be tobacco products. Originally, it claimed that e-cigarettes are being used as smoking cessation devices and therefore they needed to be regulated the same as pharmaceutical nicotine replacement therapy drugs (NRTs). In 2009, the FDA ordered customs officials to start seizing e-cigarette shipments coming into the country. Contrary to some media reports and comments by legislators, regulation as a "tobacco product" under FSPTCA does not mean that e-cigarettes are automatically regulated in the exact same manner as tobacco cigarettes, ie., subject to PACT, flavoring prohibitions and indoor use bans nor subject to the same tax rates. However, it does mean sales of these products to minors are finally prohibited by law.

What e-cigarette brand most looks and tastes like a real cigarette? This is the most common question on e-cigarette forums. The best answer to that question is "none" and "it doesn't matter." Since those considering e-cigarettes are usually seeking to replace tobacco cigarettes, they are under the assumption that having the most realistic, tobacco-flavored e-cigarette will bring the most satisfaction. The truth of it is that after switching to e-cigarettes for a few weeks, the vast majority of users discover that looks ultimately don't matter - performance does. And the best performing e-cigarettes don't necessarily look anything like traditional cigarettes because they require larger batteries. And the most popular flavors with experienced users are often as far from tobacco-tasting as one can get. One problem is that none of the tobacco flavors really taste like burning tobacco - they taste more like fresh tobacco smells and slightly sweet. So, experienced e-cigarette users will tell you that nothing tastes exactly like a burning tobacco cigarette. But, we know you won't believe us and insist on buying something that looks and tastes like a tobacco cigarette. That's ok - we've all been there!

Can e-cigarettes help me quit smoking? There is a lot of anecdotal evidence and even some scientific research surveys that strongly indicate that e-cigarettes are an effective alternative to smoking. Surveys show that up to 80% of e-cigarette users quit smoking traditional cigarettes while using e-cigarettes. However, while some users have gradually reduced the nicotine levels down to zero, the majority of e-cigarette users treat the devices as an alternate source of nicotine and not as a nicotine cessation program. So there is not as much scientific evidence yet that show how effective e-cigarettes are when used to treat or cure nicotine addiction. Yet, anecdotal reports by users who have used e-cigarettes as a way to wean from nicotine also indicates they seem to be very effective way to break smoking triggers and dramatically reduce nicotine levels. As with pharmaceutical NRTs, it depends upon the smoker and the strength of his or her addiction and resolve to quit. E-cigarettes also appear to be a much safer option for short-term use in the event of relapse. The good news is, nicotine by itself has very low health risks, so switching to e-cigarettes can be nearly as good as quitting altogether. The most important thing for those who cannot or will not quit nicotine to do is to stop the exposure to the harmful chemicals in cigarette smoke and e-cigarettes can help them do it.

What is CASAA's involvement in e-cigarette research? In late 2010, CASAA's board of directors discussed CASAA's mission in relation to the current and future involvement in smokeless and e-cigarette research and studies and concluded that CASAA does not have the funding nor the staff to endorse, supervise and/or fund any ongoing research. At that time, the Board agreed to discontinue fundraising for research projects and instead continue to direct its efforts and funding toward the continued education of the public, media and legislators about tobacco harm reduction; provide public access to completed research and studies; and to continue the fight to keep smokeless alternatives available, effective and affordable. To that end, CASAA forwarded any donations contributed by its members to the studies for which they were intended and voted not to do any more fundraising exclusively for research. Additionally, because CASAA has no first-hand involvement with any research or studies, we are unable to comment on the current progress, fundraising, validity or administration of any ongoing studies. CASAA does and always will encourage the use of scientific and unbiased research to provide the public with the truth about the safety of e-cigarettes for both the user and bystanders.

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My name is Erica. I was born and raised in Boston Massachusetts. My past includes a history of drug and alcohol abuse that started when I was 12- years- old. In the year 1983, I moved to San Diego to escape my problems only to find nothing except my location had changed. I was homeless off and on for many years until I entered a treatment program at St. Vincent De Paul Shelter in January, 1994. I stayed there for 18 months and my case manager was able to obtain HUD housing for me. I also enrolled in Vocational Rehab. It was at this time that sponsors and mentors told me that I needed to give back what was given to me. I began this journey by volunteering at the Volunteers of America Detox program. Some of my peers from my treatment program were going back to school and I joined them, enrolling in the AODA program at San Diego City College. It was also during this time that while doing some public service work, I met a recruiter from the University of Southern California who urged me to apply for their graduate degree in social work. I applied despite the belief that I had only a slight chance of getting in. I was accepted and was also awarded a Dean's Leadership Scholarship. I graduated from this program in May, 2012 with my MSW. Upon reflection of this story, I am humbled by the knowledge that there were countless individuals who helped propel me on this journey; teachers, employers, peers, friends and many others in our wonderful recovering community. Today I am grateful, especially because I remember worrying if I would be okay the day that I left the shelter with my disability payments and my HUD housing. I also hoped that someday I might be able to get a little part time job or take a class. I never would have dreamed that I would receive so much more. I hope that my story will encourage and empower our CATCs, and will also serve as a testament that miracles are possible and they are happening everyday all around us if we dare to dream.

“I hope that my story will encourage and empower our

CATCs, and will also serve as a testament that miracles are

possible and they are happening every day all around us if we dare

to dream.”

MEMBERS

CAADE Spotlight: Hi my name is Erica, and I am a CATC IV CAADE Highlights a CATC Student Success Story

After graduating from this program with honors, I obtained my CATC and was offered a full-time position working as a counselor at the East County Drug Court Program. During the 5 years I spent there, it was suggested that I further my education and so I enrolled in Springfield College and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BS in human services and criminal justice. I transferred to the corrections division of the company I was working for and spent the next 6 years counseling parolees. In 2010 I obtained a job with Sharp Health Care.

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CAADE promotes and supports quality higher education in alcohol and drug studies, currently accrediting some forty college alcohol and drug certificate programs in California, Arizona, and Nevada.

We will consider your degree with relevant addiction studies courses (i.e. ceu workshops, seminars, courses, classes, etc.)

You may qualify for equivalency if you meet certain minimum educational requirements as set forth by CAADE and the Addiction Counselor Certification Board of California. (See the CATC tiers for requirements) http://caade.org/catc-tiers.

CAADE accepts degrees in Addiction Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, Human Services, Anthropology, Criminal Justice, or Nursing or other clinical degrees from REGIONALLY ACCREDITED college/universities (no exceptions).

Please verify that the college or university you attended is accredited by one of the organizations listed on the Directory of Regional Accrediting Organizations. You may download this quick list of approved regional accrediting organizations here.

Fill out an application today: Equivalency Application (click to download the Equivalency Evaluation Application)

Attention: MFTs

Psychologists MSWs LPCCs

and Nurses

Become a Certified Addictions Treatment Counselor CATC IV, CATC V or CATC

CATC V An individual who is a CATC V has a Doctorate in a related field from a regionally accredited college or university, has completed at least 15 units of CAADE-approved addiction studies or equivalent (including a minimum of two internship courses), has passed the CATC exam, and has completed at least 2,240 hours of supervised work in a state licensed alcohol and other drug treatment facility.

CATC IV An individual who is a CATC IV has a Master’s Degree in Alcohol and Drug Studies or a related field from a regionally accredited college or university, has completed at least 15 units of CAADE-approved addiction studies or equivalent (including a minimum of two internship courses), has passed the CATC exam, and has completed at least 2,240 hours of supervised work in a state licensed alcohol and other drug treatment facility.

CATC III An individual who is a CATC III has a Bachelor’s Degree in Alcohol and Drug Studies or a related field from a regionally accredited college or university, has completed at least 15 units of CAADE-approved addiction studies or equivalent (including a minimum of two internship courses), has passed the CATC exam, and has completed at least 2,240 hours of supervised work in a state licensed alcohol and other drug treatment facility.

CATC II An individual who is a CATC II has an Associate Degree from a regionally accredited college or university, has completed a CAADE accredited alcohol and drug studies program or equivalent, has passed the CATC exam, and completed at least 2,240 hours of supervised work in a state licensed alcohol and other drug treatment facility.

CATC An individual who is a CATC I has completed a CAADE accredited addiction studies program or equivalent at a regionally accredited college or university, has passed the CATC exam, and has completed at least 2,240 hours of supervised work in a state licensed alcohol and other drug treatment facility.

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CEU PROVIDERS

You must renew your CATC every two years. The California AOD counselor regulations require you to complete 40 hours of continuing education courses every two years as part of your obligation to remain current on issues of importance to addiction counselors. Of those 40 hours at least nine (9) must be in Laws and Ethics specifically related to addiction counseling in California. CAADE has over 70 approved CEU providers listed on our website. Many of the courses are taught online and are reasonably priced. You can also obtain up to 20 CEUs each year at our annual conference. Here is the link to the approved CAADE CEU providers. http://caade.org/caade-approved-ceu-providers If you wish to become a CAADE approved CEU provider click on the link below for more information and an application. http://caade.org/become-ceu-provider-0

STUDENTS

Clichés of an Alcoholic Parent 1 It’s not until you stop watching the pot that it decides to boil over. Burnt milk stains the stove before spilling to the floor. 2 A tree alone in the forest cuts itself down, no one hears it. Yet sap remains after the trunk is removed, rinsed, reduced to pulp.

Ryan Martinez is a California native, currently working on his MFA in creative writing at Chapman University. Ryan’s poetry has been published in various journals.

Express Yourself

CATC Exam Statistics Are Here!

CATC Exam Summary Statistics

Dates # Examinees # Passed % Passed # Failed % Failed

January - September 2012 235 188 80% 47 20%

July - December 2011 120 84 70% 36 30%

Congratulations to all students who passed the CATC exam from January through September 2012. Click here for complete list by name and college attended.

Next CATC Exam Workshop…

INSTITUTIONS/ORGANIZATIONS

Upcoming Exam Workshop on January 5th, 2012 at the TIAC Office Facilitated by Father Jack Kearney for $50. For more information, go to: http://caade.org/catc-exam-preparation-workshops

COLLEGES

Visit the CAADE Booth at the Evolution of Addiction Treatment Conference

Now Also Includes Recovery Summit Registration

http://theevolutionofaddictiontreatment.com/register.php

2013 Conference February 7 - 10, 2013

The Westin

Los Angeles Airport Hotel 5400 West Century Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA 90045

26 Continuing Education Hours available.

Serene Connections, Inc. 1215 E 4th St, Ste 102 Long Beach, CA 90802

Tel 562-606-2590 Fax 562-366-3586

FIND HELP IN THE CAADE COMMUNITY

http://caade.org/services-provided-caade-community-members

Join the CAADE Community Click here for an application and more details about benefits

Institutional members enjoy the benefits afforded to organizations which are part of the CAADE Community. Institutional memberships offer significant savings for each individual included. INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIPS include membership or registration cards for each member and a certificate of membership for Institution. Memberships are renewed annually. 1- 5 members = $200.00 6-10 members = $400.00 11-15 members = $600.00 16-20 members = $800.00

INSTITUTIONS/ORGANIZATIONS

Save the Date

April 18-20, 2013

Reno, Nevada Silver Legacy Resort Casino

(Reserve your room now!) $69/$99 18 CEUs

(3 CEUs for the Ethics Preconference available - separate registration)

Schedule Download the Schedule (DRAFT)

Registration Rates

Students: $125 CAADE Members: $250

Non-members: $300

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those who register early will be entered into a registration raffle and may win their registration for FREE!

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