The Texas Association of Addiction Professionals firmly upholds values that support of our unique members and the clients they serve. TAAP will establish and sustain policies that promote understanding of the intersection of social, political, economic, and environmental practices and race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, and religion. All members are encouraged to strive for competence in understanding how these factors affect them professionally.
It is our goal to promote knowledge, awareness, and competence, not only within our organization, but throughout the state of Texas. TAAP will establish initiatives that increase the sensitivity and competence, as well as the professionalism, of our leaders and members, and build as well as sustain relationships with other professional organizations.
What is Professional Impact?
Professional Impact is anything ( race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationality, socioeconomic status, language, (dis)ability, age, religious commitment, or political perspective) that may impact your ability to work in a professional and conducive environment. The Professional Impact Committee promotes justice, impartiality and fairness within the procedures, processes, and distribution of resources by institutions or systems. We want every TAAP member to feel and/or know they are welcome. Inclusion outcomes are met when you, your institution, and your program are truly inviting to all, and individuals are able to participate fully in the decision-making processes and development opportunities within an organization or group. All Addiction Professionals Must Rise to Meet This Challenge As a professional associatio,n we seek to make meaningful connections regardless of how someone may differ from us?
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month and National Women’s History Month
Although many in the Texas Association of Addiction Professionals (TAAP) primarily assist people challenged with substance used disorder. We also encounter those who struggle with process addictions such as Gambling. Problem Gambling Awareness Month is a national campaign held annually in March to increase public awareness of problem gambling and promote prevention, treatment, and recovery services.
March is also National Women’s History month with March 8, 2026, being International Women’s Day. Women have made a great impact on the profession of addiction counseling and a historic impact the world. Proof is in the many hats that women wear.
AS WOMEN WE WEAR MANY HATS.
- DAUGHTER
- SISTER
- MOTHER
- GRANDMOTHER
- AUNT
- WIFE
- FRIEND
- MENTOR
- CHAUFFER
- COUNSELOR
- TEACHER
- COOK
- NURSE PRACTITIONER
- PERSONAL ASSISTANT
- LAUNDERER
- SEAMSTRESS
- STYLIST
- TRAVEL AGENT
- EVENT PLANNER
- NEGOTIATOR
- MAID
- DEFENSE ATTORNEY
- ROLE MODEL
AND SO MANY MORE….
Thank you,
Submitted by Dr. Kimberly Scales for
The Professional Impact Committee (PIC)