About Us

Our Purpose

The purpose of the Florida Association of Addiction Professionals (FLAAP) shall be to:

  1. Promote and encourage the organization of addiction professionals and peer support services in Florida
  2. Foster public awareness of addictions as treatable disorders
  3. Promote and advocate for legal and medical reforms in the treatment of addictive disorders
  4. Advance the science of addictive disorders through research, study, and scholarship
  5. Elevate and maintain the standards of ethical and professional conduct in the provision of the addiction treatment and recovery support services
  6. Elevate and maintain the standards of honor, dignity and integrity of addiction service providers
  7. Conduct state conventions, regional seminars, and educational programs to increase the competence and knowledge of FLAAP members, allied health professionals, and the general public
  8. Represent the appropriate role of addiction professionals and peer support services at local and state levels
  9. Engage in other related activities as are necessary or desirable to fulfill the purposes and objectives of FLAAP