The Georgia Association for Addiction Professionals

The Georgia Association for Addiction Professionals GACA is a not-profit association dedicated to high standards for professionals who provide counseling for individuals suffering with substance use disorders.

Est 1980, (GACA) The Georgia Association of Addiction Professionals is the only membership not-profit professional certification board over 4500 addiction credentials in the state of Ga. & is voluntarily managed by leading top addiction professionals. Established in 1980, GACA is comprised of a volunteer Board of Directors elected by the membership and a volunteer Certification Committee. Our express concern is the welfare of persons suffering with substance use disorders in the state of Georgia. We want your input, your voice, and your suggestions. Your presence at our meetings and conferences helps us grow stronger together. Your service on our board and committees helps us fulfill our mission. We need your support and feedback in legislative matters. We need your voice to battle to reduce stigma, increase access to care, and support treatment and recovery. Thank you to each of our members on the Board of Directors and Certification Committee members for all the hard work accomplished each year to make GACA Georgia’s premier Addiction Counselor certifying body and membership organization. We could not accomplish this without the dedicated support of the GACA office staff. Finally I thank YOU – our members and associates. We could not do the work we do on behalf of our clients and families without your membership and continued support.

GACA Greetings! GACA invites you to Register for "The Kratom Kraze: Current and Emerging Treatments for Kratom Use Dis...
01/30/2026

GACA Greetings! GACA invites you to Register for "The Kratom Kraze: Current and Emerging Treatments for Kratom Use Disorders". This is an MAT Workshop.

Register Here: https://gacaorg.regfox.com/the-kratom-kraze-current-and-emerging-treatments-for-kratom-use-disorder













Founded in 1980, GACA, the Georgia Association for Addiction Professionals (www.GACA.org), is a not-for-profit member association that provides credentialing, training, education, advocacy and support for addiction-focused professionals in Georgia and surrounding states.

GACA Greetings! GACA invites you to Register for "Va**ng: Significant Concerns Linked to Adolescent Use" Register He...
01/30/2026

GACA Greetings! GACA invites you to Register for "Va**ng: Significant Concerns Linked to Adolescent Use"

Register Here: https://gacaorg.regfox.com/vaping-february-2026













Founded in 1980, GACA, the Georgia Association for Addiction Professionals (www.GACA.org), is a not-for-profit member association that provides credentialing, training, education, advocacy and support for addiction-focused professionals in Georgia and surrounding states.

GACA Greetings! GACA invites you to Register for "Toxic Relationships: Is It Love or Are You Just Thirsty?" Register ...
01/30/2026

GACA Greetings! GACA invites you to Register for "Toxic Relationships: Is It Love or Are You Just Thirsty?"

Register Here: https://gacaorg.regfox.com/toxic-relationships-is-it-love-or-are-you-just-thirsty













Founded in 1980, GACA, the Georgia Association for Addiction Professionals (www.GACA.org), is a not-for-profit member association that provides credentialing, training, education, advocacy and support for addiction-focused professionals in Georgia and surrounding states.

GACA Greetings! GACA invites you to Register for "Motivational Interviewing: Becoming a JEDI" Register Here: https:/...
01/30/2026

GACA Greetings! GACA invites you to Register for "Motivational Interviewing: Becoming a JEDI"

Register Here: https://gacaorg.regfox.com/motivational-interviewing-becoming-a-jedi













Founded in 1980, GACA, the Georgia Association for Addiction Professionals (www.GACA.org), is a not-for-profit member association that provides credentialing, training, education, advocacy and support for addiction-focused professionals in Georgia and surrounding states.

Donna Ritter, GACA Executive Director, at ARAD 2026 - Addiction Recovery Awareness Day at the Georgia State Capitol is t...
01/29/2026

Donna Ritter, GACA Executive Director, at ARAD 2026 - Addiction Recovery Awareness Day at the Georgia State Capitol is the largest gathering of the Georgia Recovery Community

People came to the Gold Dome from across Georgia to affirm that Georgia Recovers in Communities

GACA Greetings! GACA invites you to Register for the "2026 S*x Addiction Training Summit" Register Here: https://gac...
01/26/2026

GACA Greetings! GACA invites you to Register for the "2026 S*x Addiction Training Summit"

Register Here: https://gacaorg.regfox.com/sex-addiction-summit-2026













Founded in 1980, GACA, the Georgia Association for Addiction Professionals (www.GACA.org), is a not-for-profit member association that provides credentialing, training, education, advocacy and support for addiction-focused professionals in Georgia and surrounding states.

GACA Greetings! GACA invites you to Register for "More Than High Times: Today's High THC" Register Here: https://gac...
01/22/2026

GACA Greetings! GACA invites you to Register for "More Than High Times: Today's High THC"

Register Here: https://gacaorg.regfox.com/more-than-high-times-todays-high-thc













Founded in 1980, GACA, the Georgia Association for Addiction Professionals (www.GACA.org), is a non-profit member association that provides credentialing, training, education, advocacy and support for addiction-focused professionals in Georgia and surrounding states.

GACA Greetings! GACA invites you to Register for "Reframing the Alcohol Narrative: Exploring Use Before Abuse" Registe...
01/21/2026

GACA Greetings! GACA invites you to Register for "Reframing the Alcohol Narrative: Exploring Use Before Abuse"

Register Here: https://gacaorg.regfox.com/reframing-the-alcohol-narrative-focus-on-harm-reduction-and-wellness-126













Founded in 1980, GACA, the Georgia Association for Addiction Professionals (www.GACA.org), is a non-profit member association that provides credentialing, training, education, advocacy and support for addiction-focused professionals in Georgia and surrounding states.

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GACA is a non-profit association dedicated to high standards for professionals who provide counseling for individuals suffering from substance use disorders. Established in 1980, GACA is comprised of a volunteer Board of Directors elected by the membership and a volunteer Certification Committee. Our express concern is the welfare of persons suffering from substance use disorders in the state of Georgia. We want your input, your voice, and your suggestions. Your presence at our meetings and conferences helps us grow stronger together. Your service on our board and committees helps us fulfill our mission. We need your support and feedback in legislative matters. We need your voice to battle to reduce stigma, increase access to care, and support treatment and recovery. Thank you to each of our members on the Board of Directors and Certification Committee members for all the hard work accomplished each year to make GACA Georgia’s premier Addiction Counselor certifying body and membership organization. We could not accomplish this without the dedicated support of the GACA office staff. Finally, thank YOU – our members and associates. We could not do the work we do on behalf of our clients and families without your membership and continued support.