A History of Successes
- 2005—IADDA led the way in the effort to secure a tax increase on Alcopops, a significant prevention effort, as well as leading the effort to secure a 3% CODB for SA services. Raised the awareness of SA issues in Illinois. Committed a significant number of resources to advertising and public education.
- Implementation of more than 12 community forums/town hall meetings held in communities around Illinois. The community forums afforded parents, youth, business leaders, local and state policy makers, IADDA members and many others the opportunity to come together in an open dialogue about the dangers of alcohol and drug use by youth and the need for increased resources in our communities.
- 2004—IADDA led the way in the restoration of treatment funding, $7.2 million, that had been cut from DASA in the Governor’s FY 05 budget.
- 2003—IADDA led the charge for a statewide ballot initiative calling for treatment services on demand. Initiative was successful in Cook County only; however, efforts by membership and coalitions raised the awareness of our issues in the state.
- 2002—IADDA led the way in the development and hosting of a National Treatment Plan conference. Received federal, SAMHSA-level, recognition for this effort. Led the way in Illinois in working with DHS to craft the Illinois Statewide Substance Abuse Plan around the components of the National Treatment Plan. The domains of the NTP were reflected across the state in all planning areas.
- 2001—IADDA led the way in a public education campaign by commissioning a statewide poll to study public attitudes towards treatment, prevention, and other substance abuse related issues. Received national recognition for the poll. Conducted a statewide media blitz to disseminate the message.
