Mississippi Association of Addiction Professionals
The Center for Addiction Studies and Research is a Mississippi Association of Addiction Professionals (MAAP) accepted distance-learning provider of education in the chemical dependency field.
COVID-19 Update: The Mississippi Association of Addiction Professionals (MAAP) has waived the 50% face-to-face requirement for both initial and continuing education for all substance abuse certifications through December 31, 2022.
You may now complete all coursework through approved distance learning programs.
Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor (CADC, CADC I, CADC II) / Certified Advanced Alcohol Drug Counselor (CAADC)
CADC: High school diploma or equivalent
CADC I: Bachelor’s degree in a related field
CADC II: Masters degree in a related field
CAADC: Master’s degree in a related field, with a clinical application from an accredited college or university
Documentation of 270 hours of chemical dependency specific education.
Six (6) hours must be specific to alcohol and drug counseling ethics, and six (6) hours must be specific to HIV/AIDS training. Six hour ethics training must be completed through an MAAP provided ethics course.
A maximum of 50% of the 270-hour chemical dependency requirement (135 hours) may be earned through approved distance-learning education.
Required Courses
130-hour Addiction Studies Training
Please note, this course does not include 6 hours of face-to-face ethics or 6 hours of HIV education.
130-hour Addiction Studies Training
SKU: n/a.
$910
Topics covered include:
Pharmacology of Psychoactive Substances
Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons with Co-Occurring Disorders
Enhancing Motivation for Change in Substance Abuse Treatment
Trauma-Informed Care
Ethics for Addiction Professionals
130 Hours – $910
Please contact our office for information regarding payment plan options or to order individual content sections.
Applicant must hold and maintain certification as a CADC, CADC I, CADC II, CAADC, or CCJP at the IC&RC reciprocal level or hold a specialty substance abuse credential in another professional discipline in the human services field at the Master’s level or higher. Applicant must be currently employed in a clinical supervisory position at the time application is submitted to MAAP.
Documentation of 30 contact hours in clinical supervision with a minimum of six hours in each of the following performance domains: counselor development, professional and ethical standards, program development and quality assurance, performance evaluation, and administration.
A maximum of 50% of the 30-hour education requirement (15 hours) may be earned through approved distance-learning education.
Required Courses
Clinical Supervision and Professional Development of the Substance Abuse Counselor
Clinical Supervision and Professional Development of the Substance Abuse Counselor
SKU: n/a.
$135
This course focuses on supervisory issues and techniques in substance abuse counseling.
