A USDA advisory committee has proposed new Dietary Guidelines for Americans including substantial changes about

alcohol that concern many public health and addiction experts.

The real-world effect of the proposed new alcohol guidelines would likely be to encourage greater daily drinking, discourage appropriate caution about using alcohol for health benefits, and open the door for the alcohol industry to misrepresent federal alcohol consumption guidelines to consumers.

Notes to the ICAADA Membership from President-Elect Louise Polansky

I’m excited about coming on board as ICAADA president later this year and want to be sure that everyone knows that our annual conference and membership meeting has been scheduled for Saturday, October 23, in Indianapolis. I have the privilege of serving on the conference committee with chairman Dr. Michael York, who is planning another top-notch educational event. Expect more information soon, and please save the date and plan to join us.

I am still involved as Training Coordinator for the Central Indiana Regional Chapter of ICAADA (CIRC) and hope we will see you at an upcoming CIRC workshop. Our 2011 CIRC Training schedule will be announced by the beginning of September. Please see ICAADA’s posted training calendar for details on this year’s schedule.

**NEW** Licensure Application is Posted! **NEW**

At long last, the Indianapolis Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA) has posted the application for those wishing to be certified as either a Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC) or a Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor (LCAC).  In addition to the completed application and forms at this link: http://www.in.gov/pla/3050.htm you must also complete a request for verification of your certification through ICAADA.  The verification must come directly from the ICAADA office; copies of your certification and membership will not suffice.