NWIADCB

Northwest Indian Alcohol/Drug Certification Board (NWIADCB) is a certification body focused on alcohol and drug specialization. It developed its certification procedures in fall 1978 and began awarding certificates in 1979, establishing a long-standing credentialing role in this field. The board’s certificate is accepted by the Indian Health Service (IHS), DASA, NAADAC, ICRC, and most states, according to the information provided.

This recognition makes NWIADCB certification relevant to people seeking professional acknowledgment of alcohol- and drug-related specialization across a range of settings and jurisdictions. The organization’s stated work centers on its certification procedures and the certificates it awards; the available information does not detail specific training programs, application requirements, or other services. NWIADCB identifies itself as the Northwest Indian Alcohol/Drug Certification Board and dates its copyright to 1979.

Its history and acceptance by established agencies and associations distinguish it as a credentialing resource for professionals connected with alcohol and drug services. The published description emphasizes certification rather than clinical care