The American Council on Addiction Alcohol Problems (ACAAP) coordinates the actions of its member organizations in national legislative and educational efforts. ACAAP also serves as a clearinghouse for ideas and information sharing among its members, and provides research materials and technical assistance.
The benefits of affiliation with ACAAP include:
- Identity as
part of a unified national voice advocating abstinence.
- Membership
in a fellowship of mutual support designed to encourage, edify, and equip
leaders who deal with alcohol problems.
- Annual two-day national Board of Directors meeting featuring prominent experts speaking on alcohol policy issues; “How-to" workshops and seminars; reports from state, denominational, and fraternal affiliates; and networking with leaders in alcohol problems field.
- National periodical: The American Issue
- National public awareness programs (in cooperation with other agencies)
- Educational program development.
American Council on Addiction and Alcohol Problems
2376 Lakeside Drive, Birmingham, AL 35244
205-989-8177
Resource Links:
- 2012 Town Hall Meetings to Prevent Underage Drinking
- 2012 National Survey of Drug Use and Health
- 2013 Executive Summary of the Report to Congress on the Prevention of Underage Drinking
- Click here for the full Report to Congress on the Prevention of Underage Drinking
- American Character Builders - Download Free Prevention Resources for Parents and Educators
- Illinois Church Action on Alcohol and Addiction Problems (ILCAAAP) - Resources for Parents & Educators
- Foundation for Alcohol Education - Funding for organizations that educate young people about the dangers of alcohol and drugs.
- Alcohol Problems Council of Wisconsin - Promoting abstinence from alcohol through informational resources, scholarships, and grants
If Your Child Struggles with Addiction, Peer-to-Peer Parent Support Can Help.
MAY 23, 2018 BY THE PARTNERSHIP
Imagine if you were about to go on a journey – a specific one, to a remote part of the world that you haven’t heard many people talk about before. You’d want to know as much as possible before you go, of course, to prepare you for what you should bring, what you will find and what you should do. While you can definitely consult experts on travel, as well as research the internet and read accounts of this part of the world — wouldn’t you also want to talk to someone who has visited there firsthand?
There’s nothing quite like being able to talk to another parent who has been in your shoes. That’s what our Parent Coaching program is all about. We have an amazing group of trained parent volunteers who live all over the country, who have all traveled the path of dealing with a child’s substance use. We pair up other parents – those who are still navigating the struggle of their own child using substances – with a coach of their own to help discuss their specific situation and learn evidence-based approaches to set the stage for positive outcomes. Parent coaches are there to listen, offer ideas and reaffirm that those who have a child using substances or with an addiction aren’t alone in this struggle.
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If you’re interested in working with a Parent Coach, contact the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids Helpline to get started. You can call 855-378-4373 or click here to learn about the other ways you can connect.
Click here to read the article on the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids website.
