NCADD News
NCADD and Addiction Prevention Coalition to Host Free Virtual Event on the Rise of “Gas Station Drugs” on September 30
In recognition of National Recovery Month, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD) and its Alabama member affiliate, Addiction Prevention Coalition, will present a free virtual educational event, “Hiding in Plain Sight: The Rise of Gas...
Affiliate Feature: PreventEd Examines the 2026 Federal Drug Policy Landscape
NCADD Affiliate PreventEd, located in St. Louis, Missouri, recently shared a thoughtful analysis from Adam McBride, Director of Advocacy, examining the 2026 National Drug Control Strategy and the FY 2027 President’s Budget Request. The piece highlights a growing...
NCADD Announces Free National Training: “What AI Means for Your Organization Right Now”
Washington, DC (May 1, 2026) —The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) is pleased to announce a free, 90-minute interactive training, “What AI Means for Your Organization Right Now,” designed to help affiliates, partner organizations,...
NCADD Hosts Workshops at NCADD Maryland’s Tuerk Conference
Baltimore Maryland (April 27, 2026) — The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) was proud to host two workshops at NCADD Maryland’s 38th Annual Tuerk Conference on Mental Health and Addiction Treatment, held on Tuesday, April 15, 2026, at the...
NCADD Meets with Patrick Kennedy
Washington, D.C. (April 24, 2026) — The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) announced that Executive Director Denise L. Kolivoski, MBA recently met with former Congressman Patrick Kennedy in Washington, D.C., to discuss NCADD’s national advocacy...
NCADD Statement on White House Executive Order Establishing the Great American Recovery Initiative
Washington, D.C. (February 1, 2026) — The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) issued the following statement in response to the White House’s January 29, 2026 Executive Order establishing the Great American Recovery Initiative to coordinate a...
NCADD Applauds White House Reversal Restoring Critical Mental Health & Substance Use Grant Funding
Washington, D.C. (January 15, 2026) — The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) applauds the White House’s decision to reverse the abrupt cancellation of up to $2 billion in Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)...
Abrupt termination of SAMHSA grants threatens prevention, recovery, and mental health services—impacting NCADD member affiliates nationwide
Washington, D.C. (January 14, 2026) Late yesterday, organizations across the country began receiving termination letters from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), abruptly ending congressionally appropriated grant funding that helps...
NCADD Releases 2025 Annual Report Highlighting Expanded Advocacy, Community Engagement, and Recovery Support Efforts
Washington, D.C. (2025) — The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) is proud to announce the release of its 2025 Annual Report, showcasing a year defined by renewed collaboration, strengthened partnerships, and impactful progress in...
NCADD Hosts Coffee Connections Advocacy Session for National Recovery Month
Washington, DC (September 2025) – The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) will host its upcoming Coffee Connections – Advocacy Session in recognition of National Recovery Month. This virtual event, presented in partnership with the Legal Action...
NCADD Launches TotalChoice Program to Support Member Affiliates with Health Insurance and Benefits
Washington, D.C. (August 12, 2025) — The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) is proud to announce the launch of the NCADD TotalChoice Program, a groundbreaking initiative that offers health insurance and other national policy benefits...
NCADD Responds to President’s Executive Order on Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets
Washington, DC (August 28, 2025) —The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD), representing 40 local affiliates across 25 states, today issued a statement in response to the President’s recent Executive Order on Ending Crime and Disorder on...
NCADD Earns Prestigious Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid
Baltimore, Maryland (July 3, 2025) — The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) is proud to announce it has earned the Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid, a leading authority on nonprofit transparency and accountability. This prestigious...
NCADD Announces July 25 Affiliate Meeting
Washington, D.C. (July 5, 2025) — The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) will host its next Affiliate Leader Meeting on Friday, July 25, 2025, at 12:00 PM ET. This virtual meeting provides a dedicated space for NCADD affiliate leaders to...
NCADD’s “Coffee Connections” Fosters Dialogue on Advocacy
Washington, D.C. (July 5, 2025) — The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) successfully hosted its quarterly Coffee Connections event on June 26, bringing together individuals, families, NCADD affiliates, and community leaders from across the...
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) Responds to 2026 National Drug Control Strategy with Comprehensive Recommendations
Washington, D.C. (June 18, 2025) —The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD), a trusted voice in substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery for over 80 years, has submitted a formal response to the Office of National Drug Control Policy...
NCADD to Host “Coffee Connections” Virtual Advocacy Forum on June 26
Washington, D.C. (June 13, 2025) — The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) will host its next “Coffee Connections” event, a special advocacy-focused edition, on Thursday, June 26, 2025, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM ET. This free, virtual gathering will...
Marty Mann: A Voice for Recovery, Then and Now
Washington, D.C. (April 24, 2025) – The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) invites the public to a powerful and inspiring virtual event honoring Marty Mann, one of the most influential figures in the history of recovery advocacy. Date: Monday,...
NCADD Condemns Devastating Federal Cuts to Substance Use Services Under Secretary RFK Jr.
Washington, D.C. (Mar. 28, 2025) — The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD), representing 40 affiliates across 25 states, condemns in the strongest terms the devastating dismantling of the nation’s substance use treatment and recovery...
NCADD National at the 2025 Tuerk Conference: Hope and New Opportunities
Baltimore, MD – The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) is proud to participate in the 2025 Tuerk Conference on Mental Health and Treatment, hosted by NCADD Maryland. This year’s theme, Hope and New Opportunities in 2025, highlights ongoing...