Research Guides: Substance Use Disorder Counseling (SUDC): Web Resources

Web Resources

SAMHSA: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
SAMHSA is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities. Their website includes a variety of valuable training resources and statistical reports.
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
NIDA—a division of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)— is the lead federal agency supporting scientific research on drug use and its consequences.
Association of Utah Substance Abuse Professionals (AUSAP)
Utah's professional association for substance abuse disorder counselors. Find information about licensing requirements in Utah and educational resources.

National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC)
NAADAC represents the professional interests of more than 100,000 addiction counselors, educators, and other addiction-focused health care professionals in the United States, Canada, and abroad. NAADAC’s members specialize in addiction prevention, treatment, recovery support, and education. Browse their website for career information, educational resources, and the latest research from this field.
NAADAC Code of Ethics
Advances in Addiction & Recovery (Current Issue)
Advances in Addiction & Recovery (Past Issue)

American Counseling Association (ACA)
The American Counseling Association (ACA) is a not-for-profit, professional and educational organization that is dedicated to the growth and enhancement of the counseling profession. Founded in 1952, ACA is the world's largest association exclusively representing professional counselors in various practice settings. Their website includes career and professional development resources, the ACA code of ethics and professional standards, and publications for the latest research and news.
ACA Code of Ethics

Substance Use Disorder Counseling: Utah Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing
Resources from the Utah Department of Commerce on licensing requirements for Substance Use Disorder Counselors, including licensing laws, rules, and exam information.
NCC AP Exams (National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals)
Information on the NCC AP Exams from the NAADAC, exam options for substance abuse disorder counseling certification in Utah.
IC&RC Credentials
Information on the Alcohol & Drug Counselor (ADC) and Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor (AADC) credentials from the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC), exam options for substance abuse disorder counseling certification in Utah.
SUDC Certification Exams: Utah
Information on taking SUDC certification exams in Utah, from the Association of Utah Substance Abuse Professionals (AUSAP).