California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators

Become a CAADE CEU Provider

The California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators (CAADE) in 1986, under contract with the California State Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs, developed Guidelines for Alcohol and Drug Studies Programs within Higher Education.  The Certified Addictions Treatment Counselor (C.A.T.C.) Credential was introduced in California in the Fall of 1995.  It signifies that the person possessing this credential has completed the academic and experiential requirements for a certificate in Alcohol and Drug Studies, in a state accredited, CAADE approved program.  The membership of CAADE presently exceeds 2000 members.

Certified Addictions Treatment Counselors (C.A.T.C.) are required to obtain 40 (forty) hours of continuing education (CEH's) toward renewal of their certification.  A minimum of twenty (20) hours must be in advanced educational courses on subjects related to alcohol and drug abuse counseling and treatment.  The remaining ten (20) hours may be accomplished in the area of professional development.

Therefore, Certified Addictions Treatment Counselors (C.A.T.C.) are looking for programs with the CAADE Provider number listed in advertisements.  One source of such advertisement is the CAADE Chronicles, which provides free ads for its providers over the life of the CAADE Provider Number. If you are interested in receiving information on how to become a provider of continuing education courses for Certified Addictions Treatment Specialists, complete the CAADE Provider Application Form and mail it to:

Paul Sharpe
Chair, CAADE Continuing Education Committee
3149 Florinda Street
Pomona CA 91767-1013
Tel: (909) 594-5611 ext. 4654
Fax: (909) 468-3938
email: psharpe@mtsac.edu