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Members include licensed and aspiring addiction-service professionals in Louisiana such as substance-abuse counselors, prevention specialists, clinical supervisors, peer-recovery support specialists, and allied-health professionals (e.g. social workers, nurses, marriage & family therapists) working in treatment agencies, prevention programs, rehab centers, or public health organizations. Many are credentialed through state and national certification systems, or are in training to become credentialed addiction counselors. Louisiana Association of Substance Abuse Counselors and Trainers (LASACT) represents addiction‑treatment professionals and allied health practitioners in Louisiana — including counselors, social workers, nurses, therapists, and prevention specialists — offering membership, education, credentialing, and advocacy services across the state. Founded in 1975, LASACT serves as a leading advocate for addiction professionals and runs a training program that provides the 180+ specialized education hours required for credentialing through Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority (ADRA). For media buyers and advertisers, LASACT members are a dedicated, niche audience of certified professionals with purchasing power and a shared commitment to addiction‑treatment and prevention, offering a prime opportunity for targeted outreach, sponsorship, and partnerships within the behavioral health sector.