The below testimonials were provided by attendees of the 2010 National Conference on Addiction Disorders, that took place September 8 - 11, 2010 in Washington, DC.
"By far, the most exciting and informative conference I have attended. I left with scientific fact studies and information that I could plug directly into didactic training, group, and individual counseling sessions at my job. I can't wait to share what I have learned."
"This was an exceptional Conference —the best minds, the best hands, and the best hearts in the field under one roof!"
"As an administrator of behavioral health services, I found the NCAD Conference to be quite beneficial in understanding the clinical aspects of addiction. I was able to bridge the financial component with patient care/clinical areas."
"Attending the conference lifted me up personally as well as professionally. I had a blast and made so many new friends."
"Hands down the best conference I've attended•maybe ever! Very well organized, no confusion, good educational sessions, GREAT food, and everything was close by--no big hikes through miles of hotel hallways."
"The Conference was an educational as well as healing experience. I appreciated everyone's presence—both recovering and nonrecovering professionals. We all aim to help another suffering addict. There was no competition about various levels of credentials. Everyone there was important, pleasant, and free-spirited!!"
"The NCAD Conference was amazing. I would recommend it to anyone in the field who is interested in learning about working together as a team to provide the best care available to those who are suffering from addictions. There is no better place to find mentors who are willing to support each other. I gained so much knowledge, and must say it was very exciting to participate in such a powerful event."
"The NCAD Conference brings together experts from several national organizations in the addiction and prevention fields once every year. This is the perfect example to learn about cutting-edge research and techniques, and get the best networking opportunity that exists in the addiction field today. If you work in the addiction field at any level, this conference is essential!"
"This experience has been an experience of a lifetime. My ideas of what my personal belief systems were have changed. This experience has broadened my knowledge, ideas, and education."
"This joint effort by these leading addiction and behavioral healthcare organizations resulted in a classic national conference. Hats off to a wonderful venue of top-notch treatment, research, and education presenters from across the country."
"This was my first professional conference since graduating from Southern University at New Orleans with my Bachelor's of Science in Substance Abuse. I wanted to attend this conference for only two reasons: to broaden my base by learning more and more at the highly anticipated workshops and to network with clinicians, doctors, researchers, counselors, interventionists, therapists, students, and other fellow addiction professionals who also are in recovery. This conference fulfilled and far surpassed all my expectations. It made me feel like my decision to be an addiction professional was not only purposefully driven, for me, but highly necessary, regarded and, overall, well-respected."
"To be in this field for only 3 years, I welcomed the education the conference provided in addition to the knowledge of other conference participants. I was overwhelmed in a good way with information and ideas I can begin implementing so I can serve patients more effectively. I feel rejuvenated."
