National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA)

Overview:

Profession(s): Acupuncture
Member Type(s): Acupuncturists, medical doctors, counselors, nurses, social workers, chiropractors, psychologists and others
Scope: National - United States
Formed: 1985
Members: 1,200
Address: PO Box 1927, Vancouver, Washington, 98668-1927, USA
Phone: 360 254 0186
Email: NADAOffice@Acudetox.com
Website: www.acudetox.com

Description:

NADA is a nonprofit organization that relies primarily on volunteers. Dues of $65 a year from members help fund a full time office staff, defray the cost of training, and help pay for the production of Guidepoints: News from NADA, the official members’ newsletter issued six times per year. Members gather for conferences annually in both North America and Europe.

Mission/Aims:

NADA directs its training and information programs towards persons in helping roles who are experienced in the field of addiction treatment and who have a commitment to helping those who still suffer.

Principal Activities:

Training health workers in the NADA protocol; publishing related reference material; conducting an annual conference; publishing a newsletter.

Member Benefits:

Subscription to Guidepoints: News from NADA newsletter published bi-monthly; discounts on reference materials and conference registration fees; consultation and referral from central office staff and board members concerning clinical and other issues.

Training/Licensing/Certification:

70 hour didactic/practicum training leading to certificate of completion as Acupucture Detoxification Specialist (ADS). Experienced ADSes may apply for mentorship program to become a NADA Registered Trainer.

Verification Criteria:

ADS certificate of training completion.
For Registered Trainer, possession of current approved status per NADA Office.