We’ve all heard the stories about someone who started out pushing a broom somewhere and ended up running the place. Shahan Suzmeyan can actually claim this story as his own. As a client in a treatment center, he liked the care he received and begged them for a job when he completed his program. “They [...]

When your loved one is in a treatment center, getting clean and working toward his or her recovery, it is likely you are riding an emotional roller coaster. No doubt years of hurt, frustration and worry have led to the need for rehabilitation, so most family members are emotionally spent by this point anyway. So [...]

We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Betty Ford at the age of 93. Her life was nothing short of remarkable, as was she. Mrs. Ford is often remembered as bucking convention as a First Lady and speaking her mind, regardless of how popular her opinions might have been at the time. [...]

Josie and Jim Herndon would like to honor their dear friend and brother in spirit, Charley Narcomey, who God took for His own Sunday, June 27, 2010. J. Charles Narcomey (Citizen Band Pottawatomi/Muscogee Creek) honored his heritage by incorporating traditional ways into every aspect of their lives.  Charley and his wife, Sparrow, were called upon many [...]

July 7, 2010 HUNDREDS OF NEW JOB OPENINGS POSTED ON THE CAADE JOB BOARD www.caade.org/jobs.htm If you or someone you know is looking for a new, meaningful job in the treatment field, the CAADE job board has links to hundreds of classified ads for jobs that are open right now. We are working with Jobcoin to provide an [...]

We wanted to inform you that the Planning Committee is accepting proposals for workshops for the 2nd Annual West Coast Symposium, June 2-5, 2011 as well as the 24th CCSAD to be held September 8-11, 2011. Target Audiences/Topics:  Physicians, Nurses, Social Workers, Psychologists, Mental Health Counselors, Alcohol/Drug Educators, Military Topics (WCSAD only), Marriage &Family Therapists,  [...]