National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers NAATP

12/19/2025

On February 9th, NAATP CEO Marvin Ventrell will be speaking at the O'Neill Institute's Center for Addiction and Public Policy event, “Winter Institute on Addiction Policy and the Law,” at Georgetown University on the Ethical and Regulatory Framework of Addiction Treatment.

This convening brings together litigators and other legal practitioners, policymakers, clinicians, and academics to examine the legal underpinnings of the nation's approach to drug and addiction law and policy in the United States.

This event is eligible for CLE credit.

Don’t miss out—register now: https://web.cvent.com/event/e921a39e-a9ec-463e-85bc-f26565108e26/summary

12/15/2025

We are thrilled to welcome our new members! By becoming part of NAATP, our members are a part of a community committed to excellence in addiction treatment, ethical leadership, advocacy, and quality care.

LegitScript helps addiction treatment providers navigate strict regulations, complex workflows, and high-stakes decisions with the LegitScript Addiction Treatment Certification. Applicable to residential, outpatient, and virtual care models, certification confirms that operations meet the highest standards of compliance and transparency. It reduces risk, safeguards your reputation, and supports scalable, sustainable growth.

Oceánica located in Mazatlán, Mexico, offers residential intensive care service through our individualized treatment programs, which are not limited to resolve the addiction, but to identify and address all those issues that affect their emotional health and general welfare.�They have a campus detoxification unit and medical care 24 hours a day, staffed by psychiatrists, doctors and nurses.�

Pawnee Nation Behavioral Health located in Pawnee, Oklahoma, is a tribally led program dedicated to providing comprehensive, culturally grounded care for substance use recovery and co-occurring disorders. Rooted in the values of the Pawnee people, the center offers a safe and supportive environment where individuals and families can access counseling, treatment, and wellness services that honor both tradition and innovation.

Southworth Associates provides intervention services for Substance Use Disorders, Mental Health, and Process Addictions. Additionally, they provide post treatment Compliance Monitoring and Family Consulting. Southworth Associates also hosts the International Treatment Centers Cooperative ITCC. An intimate event, bringing the best providers in behavioral health together, forging deeper professional relationships.

👉 Not a member yet? Learn more and apply for membership. https://www.naatp.org/become-member

12/11/2025

Once a year, we have the privilege of recognizing and honoring distinguished achievements in the addiction profession. We commend the efforts of individuals in promoting the ethics, policies, and practices of addiction treatment. Take a moment today to recognize the exceptional leaders driving positive change in the addiction treatment and recovery field.

⭐ Dr. Peter Hayden Diversity, Inclusivity, and Racial Equity Award
⭐ Nelson Bradley Career Achievement Award
⭐ Dr. James West Quality Improvement Award
⭐ Dr. Jasper Chen See Volunteer Leadership Award
⭐ Michael Ford Journalism Award

Our award recipients receive national recognition at NAATP National's opening night awards banquet held on Monday evening, May 4, 2026, in Amelia Island, FL.

Submit your nomination today at naatp.org/awards
Learn more about NAATP National at naatp.org/conference

12/04/2025

NAATP Director of Public Policy, Mark Dunn, will be a panelist on the SUD in Transition: 2026 Policy and Operation Priority Webinar on December 9th from 12-1pm ET.

We invite you to be a part of this event, hosted by Behavioral Health Business, which will examine how the looming midterm elections, regulatory trends, and policy outlooks might shift operations for providers, payers, and investors.

Register now at https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/5142869/82FD0B08BD24422DC48B967DB395301D?partnerref=LIevent

12/01/2025

HR and workforce leaders, we want to hear from you.

Join us on December 10 for an interactive Member-to-Member session focused on how the NAATP Salary Survey supports recruitment, retention, and data-informed workforce planning.
This meeting is also the starting point for a new HR and Workforce Peer Support Group for NAATP member staff. This community will offer a place to share challenges, exchange ideas, and build supportive connections across organizations.
If your role involves hiring, developing, or supporting staff, this conversation is for you.

Let’s build this network together.

👉 Register: https://www.naatp.org/training/upcoming/m2m-meeting-salary-survey-practice

11/20/2025

GLP-1s and Addiction Treatment: A Breakthrough You Can’t Ignore

NAATP Member Innovation Makes National Headlines:
Caron Treatment Centers Featured in The Washington Post

NAATP congratulates member Caron Treatment Centers for being featured on the front page of The Washington Post for their innovative work exploring the potential role of GLP-1 medications in reducing cravings associated with substance use disorders.

This pilot effort, led by Dr. Steven Klein and Dr. Mo Sarhan, reflects the thoughtful, evidence-informed innovation taking place across our membership. While research is still emerging and GLP-1s are not FDA-approved for this use, Caron’s work is helping advance an important national conversation about expanding ethical, science-driven treatment options.

How NAATP is responding
As this area evolves, NAATP is ensuring our members have the authoritative guidance, clarity, and resources they need. Our upcoming educational offerings will help members explore emerging science, understand practical considerations, and connect with leaders shaping the conversation.

We are committed to helping the field navigate this development with integrity, science, and a focus on patient-centered care.
Congratulations to Caron for elevating this important work and representing the leadership of NAATP members nationwide.

Read The Washington Post feature:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/11/16/glp1-weight-loss-addiction-drug-alcohol/

Caron Treatment Centers, a long-standing NAATP member, has received national attention for its innovative use of GLP-1 medications such as Zepbound and Ozempi

11/18/2025

We invite staff at NAATP membership organizations to register for tomorrow's Member-to-Member Meeting on Outcomes data.

👉 Register Today at naatp.org/events

These meetings are a great opportunity to connect, share ideas, and strengthen relationships within our NAATP community. We hope you’ll join us and take part in these engaging member-only conversations.

👉 Not a member yet? Apply for NAATP membership today to be part of our national network of ethical, mission-driven treatment leaders and access all our wide range of member benefits. https://www.naatp.org/become-member

11/17/2025

📢 Supporting Recovery Housing

NAATP is proud to join our national partners in urging Congress to maintain 30 million dollars in funding for HUD’s Recovery Housing Program (RHP). Access to stable, substance-free housing is vital to long-term recovery, and expanding housing options in communities with unmet needs helps individuals rebuild stability, reconnect with community, and pursue employment, education, and wellness.

As our nation continues to face the far-reaching impacts of substance use disorder, strong recovery supports remain essential. NAATP is dedicated to advancing efforts that strengthen the full continuum of care for individuals and families affected by substance use disorder.

Addiction Professionals of North Carolina (APNC)
Association of Recovery in Higher Education
CCAPP
Faces & Voices of Recovery
NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals
National Alliance for Recovery Residences
National Association for Children of Addiction
National Council for Mental Wellbeing
National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Agency Directors (NASADAD)
Oxford House, Inc.
PAR-People Advocating Recovery
Treatment Communities of America (TCA)
WestCare
Young People in Recovery

NAATP is proud to join our national partners in urging Congress to maintain 30 million dollars in funding for HUD’s Recovery Housing Program (RHP).

11/14/2025

Join us at NAATP National on May 4–6 at the beautiful Omni Amelia Island Resort in Florida for the nation’s premier leadership conference in addiction treatment.

⭐ Why Attend NAATP National?
This annual gathering brings together professionals and organizations from across the country to advance best practices, elevate ethical leadership, and strengthen our industry’s collective voice. Now’s the time to showcase your organization and secure your place at this inspiring oceanfront event.

⭐ Showcase Your Organization
Exhibiting is one of the best ways to connect with treatment leaders, elevate your brand, and generate high-value leads. This year’s Exhibit Hall will be the central hub for networking—with the Membership Lounge, charging stations, food & beverages, the FoRSE Research Booth, and more.

⭐ Highlight Your Support
Sponsorship demonstrates your commitment to advancing the addiction treatment field while maximizing visibility and impact.

⭐ Become a NAATP Member
Members save $750 on exhibit booths, 20% on sponsorships, and $150 on registration while joining a national network of mission-driven leaders.

⭐ Register now at www.naatp.org/conference

11/13/2025

We are thrilled to welcome our new members! By becoming part of NAATP, our members are a part of a community committed to excellence in addiction treatment, ethical leadership, advocacy, and quality care.

A Mission for Michael is a Mental Health Treatment Center with locations in California, Minnesota, & Virginia. They provide residential and outpatient SUD and co-occurring services and treat adolescents, as well as adults, going beyond traditional mental health care by offering a more personal, deeply compassionate healing experience.

Visions Adolescent Treatment Center is a California-based organization that provides residential and outpatient programs for teens dealing with mental health issues and substance use disorders. The organization offers a holistic and evidence-based approach, combining individual and family therapy, medication management, and experiential therapies like art, exercise, and nutrition to create a safe and structured environment for treatment and recovery.

👉 Not a member yet? Learn more and apply for membership. https://www.naatp.org/become-member

11/06/2025

NAATP Featured in ADAW: Calling for Balanced Media Coverage on Addiction Treatment

In response to recent national media stories spotlighting unethical addiction treatment practices, NAATP is urging a more balanced narrative that calls for accountability for bad actors while emphasizing the professionalism, compassion, and science that define legitimate addiction care.

As NAATP CEO Marvin Ventrell told Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly (ADAW):

“It is brutally debilitating for addiction treatment professionals to go to work every day giving their all to treat a horrible disease, only to see that the popular narrative of addiction treatment is that it is corrupt and ineffective. Moreover, the public is influenced by this false narrative and dissuaded from seeking lifesaving care. NAATP applauds the media for alerting the public where corruption may exist, but we implore the national media to dig deeper and see the good work that is done. Rather than indicting a profession, please work with us to get the story balanced. Talk to us! Come see us!”

NAATP continues to advocate for accountability, transparency, and integrity in addiction care — and for fair reporting that reflects both the challenges and the countless successes in the field.

👉 Read the Full Article in Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly (ADAW):
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/share/3NIVU7MIUCDDKV3A4HJM?target=10.1002/adaw.34699

👉 Become a NAATP member and join a national network of ethical, mission-driven treatment leaders and receive a complimentary annual subscription to ADAW. https://www.naatp.org/member-benefits

Under the sensationalist headline “Drug Rehabs Lure In Patients for Insurance Money—Then Leave Them on the Street,” The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on October 6 published a story lambasting all of trea...

11/05/2025

Join us for our next webinar on November 12th on examining SUD Treatment Outcomes and the FoRSE Program Annual Report.

Join FoRSE Executive Director, Dr. Annie Peters as she highlights major findings from the most recent FoRSE report, explores site-specific results, and discusses how providers are using FoRSE data to demonstrate quality, value, and impact.

👉 Register Today https://www.naatp.org/training/upcoming/examining-sud-treatment-outcomes-3rd-set-annual-reports-forse-program

👉 Not a member yet? Join now to be part of our FoRSE Program https://www.naatp.org/become-member

This webinar is eligible for 1 CE credit approved through NAADAC and CADTP.