Michigan Association for Addiction Professionals

10/07/2025

Did you know? October is Substance Use/Abuse Prevention Month! As addiction professionals, we strive to help individuals and their families who have been impacted by addiction to substances and process disorders. But we also support our Prevention colleagues in their endeavor to stop the misuse from occurring. Research shows that evidence based programs targeted towards adolescents and schools reduces the rate of youths that engage with substances. This means fewer people likely to become addicted, fewer families impacted, and safer and healthier communities.

10/02/2025

Are you or your clients interested in participating in Sober October?
Visit our website for resources! 🎃
https://maadac.weebly.com/provider-directories.html

10/01/2025

The SUD field has become heavily involved with, and integrated within the criminal justice field within the past few decades- and moreover in recent years. As strides are continuing to be made in the Specialty or Treatment Court space which help our clients overall, looming budget cuts and institutional changes will also likely see more SUD and Co-occurring clients becoming involved in the Justice sector. It is imperative that SUD professionals are up to date on modern Justice trends and can help their justice-involved clients navigate an often difficult journey. Learn more about how you can help your justice-involved clients at this year's UNITE 2025 NAADAC annual conference.

The Justice-Involved track at UNITE 2025 will explore strategies to support individuals navigating both the justice system and recovery. These sessions will give you the tools to create meaningful change in your community. https://www.naadac.org/ac25-schedule

Register now and be part of the conversation. https://bit.ly/4jnUSC8

09/23/2025

There is still time to sign up to attend the NAADAC 2025 annual conference "UNITE 2025" in Seattle next month. Can't attend? Check out NAADAC at https://www.naadac.org/ to see what the organization is doing for the field and what it can do for you.

Kevin Sabet, PhD, is joining NAADAC in Seattle and online to share his expertise on ma*****na policy, prevention, and public health at UNITE 2025! This powerful session will provide you with evidence-based strategies and timely insights from one of the nation’s top experts. https://www.naadac.org/ac25-featured-speakers
Register today to secure your spot for this must-see keynote! https://bit.ly/4jnUSC8

09/18/2025

Our MAADAC Board Series is here! We want to introduce you all to our amazing team at MAADAC, made up of individuals dedicated to advancing resources for SUD professionals in Michigan.

Up first! Our President, Dr. Ronnie Tyson. Dr. Tyson has been with MAADAC for over 10 years and has helped advance the organization through his advocacy and dedication for culturally responsive systems of care and community healing.

To learn more about Dr. Tyson and his work, please visit https://maadac.weebly.com/

09/16/2025

MAADAC is excited to be a vendor and a sponsor for the 2025 Coming Together Conference in Kalamazoo next month. We look forward to seeing you October 28-29 for this exciting event. If you work or reside in Southwest Michigan, or are willing to travel for a day, this is worth attending. This event discusses current trends in substance use, best practices in SUD treatment, promotes partnerships between various community entities, and helps to reduce stigma around SUD overall.

Th​e annual Coming Together Conference enhances public and professional knowledge of substance use disorders (SUD) and recovery.

09/08/2025

MAADAC is having a great time at the CMHAM's 26th Annual Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders Conference in Traverse City. Our VP, Nicole, conducted an awesome presentation today. If you are here and you haven't stopped by yet, come see us tomorrow to learn about how MAADAC/NAADAC can help you on your education, credentialing, or advocacy journey!

09/07/2025

MAADAC has arrived at the 26th Annual Substance Use and Co-Occurring Conference! Come see us right next to the main dining room.

09/03/2025

MAADAC will be at the CMHAM 26th Annual Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorder Conference in beautiful Traverse City, MI on September 7th-9th!
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Stop by our table to talk about how you can be more involved with SUD professionals across the state, earn specialty credentials, and get access to hundreds of CE's! 🤩
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Registration for the conference is closed; however walk-in attendees are welcome! See the link below for more information:

09/02/2025

The Board at MAADAC hopes everyone had a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend! We are less than a week away from the 26th Annual Substance Use & Co-occurring Disorders Conference, hosted in Traverse City by the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan. MAADAC will have a booth there, feel free to stop on by and learn more about our organization.

08/26/2025

There is a substantial overlap between the justice-involved population and those who are dealing with SUD and associated conditions. Learning how we as addiction professionals can work cooperatively with justice and legal entities will help our justice-involved clients reach improved outcomes. The 2025 NAADAC conference is looking like one you wont want to miss!

What happens when evidence-based practice meets the justice system? Michael D. Clark, MSW, brings decades of experience installing Drug Treatment Courts across the U.S. and training professionals worldwide in Motivational Interviewing. In his keynote, Working with People with Legal Involvement, you’ll learn how MI can enhance engagement, rehabilitation, and reentry success. https://www.naadac.org/ac25-featured-speakers

Don’t miss this thought-provoking session. Save your seat today: https://bit.ly/3J7PdD6

08/20/2025

Celebrate the addiction professions in your personal life and workplace! Peers, social workers, counselors, case managers, nurses, doctors, prevention specialists, probation officers, and many more professionals impact the lives of those struggling with addiction every day.

National Addiction Professionals Day is coming up on September 20, and we are ready to celebrate the dedication, compassion, and expertise of professionals across the field. This is your opportunity to recognize colleagues, share stories, and raise awareness of the vital work being done every day. How will you celebrate? https://bit.ly/2SUUYu8