The Patient / Client - to assure competent, professional alcohol and other drug abuse services to persons suffering from chemical dependency; to improve the quality of service being provided to the client and family members.

The Public - to assure professional competency, which will meet standards required for licensing, accreditation, and third-party payers.

The Alcohol and other Drug Abuse Professionals - to provide a respected, marketable credential of professional competency; to enhance the role of the addiction professional in alcohol and other drug abuse treatment.

The Profession - to provide a method whereby the highest professional standards can be established, maintained an updated.