The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence fights the stigma and the disease of alcoholism and other drug addictions.

NCADD Advocacy

The Advocate

With renewed focus on the mission of NCADD's founder Marty Mann, spring 2001 signals a new attitude for NCADD Affiliates. The debut of a quarterly newsletter focusing on advocacy, marks the beginning of a renewed effort to change the national discussion about addiction and eliminate the stigma associated with the disease.

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•  Volume 1, Issue 1 (Spring 2001)
  To Be an American is to Be an Advocate; Advocacy is Contagious; Building Blocks Advocacy Series; NCADD Legislation; "Excellence in Advocacy Challenge"
  
  
•  Volume 1, Issue 2 (Summer 2001)
  A Day in the Life of an AOD Advocate; Show Them the Money!; NCADD National Effort to Fight for Fairness; Building Blocks Advocacy Series; Needs Assessment of Advocacy Priorities; "Excellence in Advocacy Challenge" Update
  
  
•  Volume 1, Issue 3 (Fall/Winter 2001)
  Legislative Report Card on NCADD Issues

National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc.

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