The Georgia Association for Addiction Professionals

The Georgia Association for Addiction Professionals GACA is a not-profit association dedicated to high standards for professionals who provide counseling for individuals suffering with substance use disorders.

Est 1980, (GACA) The Georgia Association of Addiction Professionals is the only membership not-profit professional certification board over 4500 addiction credentials in the state of Ga. & is voluntarily managed by leading top addiction professionals. Established in 1980, GACA is comprised of a volunteer Board of Directors elected by the membership and a volunteer Certification Committee. Our express concern is the welfare of persons suffering with substance use disorders in the state of Georgia. We want your input, your voice, and your suggestions. Your presence at our meetings and conferences helps us grow stronger together. Your service on our board and committees helps us fulfill our mission. We need your support and feedback in legislative matters. We need your voice to battle to reduce stigma, increase access to care, and support treatment and recovery. Thank you to each of our members on the Board of Directors and Certification Committee members for all the hard work accomplished each year to make GACA Georgia’s premier Addiction Counselor certifying body and membership organization. We could not accomplish this without the dedicated support of the GACA office staff. Finally I thank YOU – our members and associates. We could not do the work we do on behalf of our clients and families without your membership and continued support.

For The Pharmacology of Medications in the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders Only:In support of improving patient car...
10/15/2025

For The Pharmacology of Medications in the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders Only:

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Opioid Response Network, a SAMHSA-funded project developed by the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry. American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.


Nursing Designation Statement: American Nurses Credentialing Center is an approved provider of nursing continuing education through AAAP’s Joint Accreditation provider #4008192. This activity is approved for 6 Nursing Contact Hours.

Physician Designation Statement: American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry designates this in-person educational activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other Health Professionals: Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for 6 hours AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

Register for the 42nd Annual Fall Conference! Up to 38 CE/Clock Hours!
Register Here: https://gacaorg.regfox.com/annual-fall-conferencest-simons-island-2025

Celebrating GACA in 2025: Rooted in Legacy, Growing in Hope: 45 Years of Progress in Addiction Recovery!











Founded in 1980, GACA (www.GACA.org) is a non-profit member association that provides credentialing, training, education, advocacy and support for addiction-focused professionals in Georgia and surrounding states.

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Price Alert! Prices increase on October 20th. GACA Greetings! Register for the 42nd Annual Fall Conference! Up to 38 C...
10/15/2025

Price Alert! Prices increase on October 20th. GACA Greetings!

Register for the 42nd Annual Fall Conference! Up to 38 CE/Clock Hours!
Register Here: https://gacaorg.regfox.com/annual-fall-conferencest-simons-island-2025

Celebrating GACA in 2025: Rooted in Legacy, Growing in Hope: 45 Years of Progress in Addiction Recovery!











Founded in 1980, GACA (www.GACA.org) is a non-profit member association that provides credentialing, training, education, advocacy and support for addiction-focused professionals in Georgia and surrounding states.

https://conta.cc/3W6K2Xn

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GACA Greetings! Celebrating GACA in 2025: Rooted in Legacy, Growing in Hope: 45 Years of Progress in Addiction Recovery...
10/13/2025

GACA Greetings! Celebrating GACA in 2025: Rooted in Legacy, Growing in Hope: 45 Years of Progress in Addiction Recovery!

Did you know that Alcohol is linked to 7 types of cancer?












Founded in 1980, GACA, the Georgia Association for Addiction Professionals (www.GACA.org), is a non-profit member association that provides credentialing, training, education, advocacy and support for addiction-focused professionals in Georgia and surrounding states.

Come to the Sea and Support GACA's 42nd Annual Fall Conference and our 45th Anniversary.Looking to hire addiction counse...
10/13/2025

Come to the Sea and Support GACA's 42nd Annual Fall Conference and our 45th Anniversary.

Looking to hire addiction counselors? Your participation helps us to educate more counselors!

Register to exhibit at the 42nd Annual Fall Conference!
Register Here: https://gacaorg.regfox.com/gaca-45-years-celebration-sponsorship

Celebrating GACA in 2025: Rooted in Legacy, Growing in Hope: 45 Years of Progress in Addiction Recovery!











Founded in 1980, GACA (www.GACA.org) is a non-profit member association that provides credentialing, training, education, advocacy and support for addiction-focused professionals in Georgia and surrounding states.

https://conta.cc/4pgzXnW

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Congratulations From GACA to Dr.Merrill Norton, PharmD, PhD, CMAC, CCS, recipient of the 2025 NAADAC Enlightenment Award...
10/12/2025

Congratulations From GACA to Dr.Merrill Norton, PharmD, PhD, CMAC, CCS, recipient of the 2025 NAADAC Enlightenment Award. A nationally recognized expert in addiction pharmacy, Dr. Norton has advanced evidence-based care, mentored countless professionals, and shaped addiction education for over 40 years. His lifelong service has left an enduring impact on the field. Congratulations, Dr. Norton! https://bit.ly/4pPxn95






GACA Greetings! Celebrating GACA in 2025: Rooted in Legacy, Growing in Hope: 45 Years of Progress in Addiction Recovery...
10/11/2025

GACA Greetings! Celebrating GACA in 2025: Rooted in Legacy, Growing in Hope: 45 Years of Progress in Addiction Recovery!

National Coming Out Day is an annual LGBTQ awareness day observed on October 11 to support anyone "coming out of the closet".

National Coming Out Day encourages LGBTQ people to share their authentic selves with others, and to encourage and support other LGBTQ people who do the same.












Founded in 1980, GACA, the Georgia Association for Addiction Professionals (www.GACA.org), is a non-profit member association that provides credentialing, training, education, advocacy and support for addiction-focused professionals in Georgia and surrounding states.

GACA Greetings! Celebrating GACA in 2025: Rooted in Legacy, Growing in Hope: 45 Years of Progress in Addiction Recovery...
10/10/2025

GACA Greetings! Celebrating GACA in 2025: Rooted in Legacy, Growing in Hope: 45 Years of Progress in Addiction Recovery!

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Founded in 1980, GACA, the Georgia Association for Addiction Professionals (www.GACA.org), is a non-profit member association that provides credentialing, training, education, advocacy and support for addiction-focused professionals in Georgia and surrounding states.

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10/09/2025

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Fentanyl: Death Incorporated at the 42nd Annual Fall Conference! Up to 38 CE/Clock Hours!

Register Here: https://gacaorg.regfox.com/annual-fall-conferencest-simons-island-2025

Celebrating GACA in 2025: Rooted in Legacy, Growing in Hope: 45 Years of Progress in Addiction Recovery!











Founded in 1980, GACA (www.GACA.org) is a non-profit member association that provides credentialing, training, education, advocacy and support for addiction-focused professionals in Georgia and surrounding states.

https://conta.cc/4mxs3Vp

Email from Georgia Addiction Counselors Association Epworth by the Sea! St. Simon's Island, GA     Georgia Addiction Counselors Association Registration is Now Open! 42nd Annual GACA Fall Conference O

GACA Greetings! Celebrating GACA in 2025: Rooted in Legacy, Growing in Hope: 45 Years of Progress in Addiction Recovery...
10/09/2025

GACA Greetings! Celebrating GACA in 2025: Rooted in Legacy, Growing in Hope: 45 Years of Progress in Addiction Recovery!

National Depression Screening Day is an annual observance across the United States dedicated to raising awareness about depression and encouraging free, anonymous mental health screenings.

Get In Touch
866-903-3787

Who Should Take a Depression Screening?

Mental health issues don’t discriminate. You don’t need to be in crisis or at your lowest point to benefit from a screening. In fact, many people discover symptoms they’ve normalized for years.

You might consider taking a screening if you’re experiencing:

*Low mood or lack of motivation
*Increased irritability or fatigue
*Isolation or withdrawal from loved ones
*Trouble functioning at school, work, or home
*Recurring thoughts that life isn’t worth living

Screenings are also helpful if you’re supporting someone else who may be struggling and want to better understand their symptoms.












Founded in 1980, GACA, the Georgia Association for Addiction Professionals (www.GACA.org), is a non-profit member association that provides credentialing, training, education, advocacy and support for addiction-focused professionals in Georgia and surrounding states.

For The Pharmacology of Medications in the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders Only:In support of improving patient car...
10/08/2025

For The Pharmacology of Medications in the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders Only:

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Opioid Response Network, a SAMHSA-funded project developed by the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry. American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.


Nursing Designation Statement: American Nurses Credentialing Center is an approved provider of nursing continuing education through AAAP’s Joint Accreditation provider #4008192. This activity is approved for 6 Nursing Contact Hours.

Physician Designation Statement: American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry designates this in-person educational activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other Health Professionals: Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for 6 hours AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

Register for the 42nd Annual Fall Conference! Up to 38 CE/Clock Hours!
Register Here: https://gacaorg.regfox.com/annual-fall-conferencest-simons-island-2025

Celebrating GACA in 2025: Rooted in Legacy, Growing in Hope: 45 Years of Progress in Addiction Recovery!











Founded in 1980, GACA (www.GACA.org) is a non-profit member association that provides credentialing, training, education, advocacy and support for addiction-focused professionals in Georgia and surrounding states.

https://conta.cc/4mxs3Vp

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10/08/2025

"Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see" Mark Twain

GACA Greetings! Register for the 42nd Annual Fall Conference! Up to 38 CE/Clock Hours!Register Here: https://gacaorg.r...
10/08/2025

GACA Greetings!

Register for the 42nd Annual Fall Conference! Up to 38 CE/Clock Hours!
Register Here: https://gacaorg.regfox.com/annual-fall-conferencest-simons-island-2025

Celebrating GACA in 2025: Rooted in Legacy, Growing in Hope: 45 Years of Progress in Addiction Recovery!











Founded in 1980, GACA (www.GACA.org) is a non-profit member association that provides credentialing, training, education, advocacy and support for addiction-focused professionals in Georgia and surrounding states.

https://conta.cc/4mxs3Vp

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GACA is a non-profit association dedicated to high standards for professionals who provide counseling for individuals suffering from substance use disorders. Established in 1980, GACA is comprised of a volunteer Board of Directors elected by the membership and a volunteer Certification Committee. Our express concern is the welfare of persons suffering from substance use disorders in the state of Georgia. We want your input, your voice, and your suggestions. Your presence at our meetings and conferences helps us grow stronger together. Your service on our board and committees helps us fulfill our mission. We need your support and feedback in legislative matters. We need your voice to battle to reduce stigma, increase access to care, and support treatment and recovery. Thank you to each of our members on the Board of Directors and Certification Committee members for all the hard work accomplished each year to make GACA Georgia’s premier Addiction Counselor certifying body and membership organization. We could not accomplish this without the dedicated support of the GACA office staff. Finally, thank YOU – our members and associates. We could not do the work we do on behalf of our clients and families without your membership and continued support.