The CAADE Mission is to promote continuous enhancement of addiction services in the community including prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery support services. The mission is accomplished through: Promotion and support of quality higher education in addiction studies; Provision of continuing education and professional development; Leadership at the state and national levels for the development and implementation of certification standards for addiction service professionals; Development and application of accreditation standards for higher education in addiction studies; and Public policy education and advocacy with consumers and other stakeholders