Professional Resources
Helpful Websites
Policy & Research
The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA)
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
The National Institute on Mental Health (NIMH)
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Addiction Definition - The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)
Addiction Technology Transfer Center (Great Lakes - Region 5)
Therapist Aid (therapy worksheets, tools and handouts)
Illinois-Based Professionals
The Illinois Certification Board (IAODAPCA)
The Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (SUPR), Illinois Department of Human Services
Behavioral Health Professional Organizations
Illinois-Based Professionals
Illinois Association of Addiction Professionals (IAAP) *automatic membership is included for Illinois-based professionals with NAADAC membership
Illinois Association for Behavioral Health (IABH) *automatic membership is included with ICB Certification
Free Educational Materials
SAMHSA's TIP/TAP Series
TAP 21: Addiction Counseling Competencies
TAP 21-A: Competencies for Substance Abuse Treatment Clinical Supervisors
TIP 35: Enhancing Motivation for Change in Substance Use Disorder Treatment
TIP 39: Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Family Therapy
TIP 41: Substance Abuse Treatment: Group Therapy
TIP 42: Substance Use Treatment for Persons With Co-Occurring Disorders
TIP 47: Substance Abuse: Clinical Issues in Intensive Outpatient Treatment
Counselor Ethical Guidelines
Illinois Certification Board (ICB) Code of Ethics
American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of Ethics
National Association of Addiction Professionals (NAADAC) Code of Ethics