The Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee was established on January 9, 1998 (pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:2D-1 et seq.) to function as a committee of the State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners. The Committee consists of four members who are residents of the State, one of whom is a public member, the other three being actively engaged in the practice of alcohol and drug counseling. The members are appointed by the Governor.

The purpose of the Committee is:

• to protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of New Jersey;
• to regulate the practice of alcohol and drug counseling; and
• to take action against the unprofessional, improper, unauthorized or unqualified practice of alcohol and drug counseling and guard against unprofessional conduct by the licensed individuals who practice alcohol and drug counseling.

The Committee has undertaken the task of writing regulations to accompany and further define the statute. When completed, the regulations will further establish acceptable standards of education, experience, ethics and competency of practice to encourage and promote quality treatment and rehabilitation for drug and alcohol abusers. The Committee meets on the fourth Friday of the month.

Inquiries or complaints may be forwarded to Ms. Elaine L. DeMars, Executive Director, State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners, PO Box 45007, Newark, NJ 07101, (973) 504-6582.

Important Notice:
2008 Licence Renewal / Continuing Education

Frequently Asked Questions

Important Notice - April 2008 [pdf 44k]

Current Members List

Know Your Committee

Committee Meetings

• Meeting Dates
• Minutes
• Agendas

Applications

• Application for Licensure or Certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor - "Regular Application" [pdf 85k]
• Application to Upgrade from C.A.D.C. to L.C.A.D.C. [pdf 36k]

Continuing Education

• CE Requirement 2008 Update   [pdf 39k]

Online Services

• Change-of-Address Form
• Complaint Form [pdf 133k]
• Licensee Directory

Rules

• Alcohol and Drug Counselor Laws [pdf 27K]
• Alcohol and Drug Counselor Regulations [pdf 1,506K]
• Uniform Enforcement Act [pdf 68K]
• Licensee Duty to Cooperate [pdf 20K]
• Rule Proposals and Adoptions