• The Maryland Association of Chemical Dependency Nurses Welcomes You

    We are a professional association with members dedicated to providing superior care to the chemically-dependent patient and their families. Membership benefits include:

    • 1 Statewide networking within the field of
      Chemical Dependency Nursing
    • 2 Opportunity for quality educational Seminars
    • 3 Opportunities for Certification as Chemical Dependency Nurse - “CDNC”
    Become A Member Learn More
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Considerations For Selecting A Rehab Center For Drug And Alcohol Recovery

recovery aheadDrug rehab centers help men and women recover from chemical dependency and addiction. If you have decided to help someone recover from drug addiction it will change their lives completely. While deciding on a drug rehabilitation center for your friends or relatives, choose one that will recover them completely. Drug rehab and alcohol rehab centers offer various treatment programs that can meet individual needs. Various programs offered by these centers are inpatient, residential, outpatient; extended care and short stay options. As affected men and women keep taking treatment and pass through different stages, you will notice a drastic improvement in their thinking and living. As each individual passes through each stage, their perspective towards life will change. A trained professional who can take accurate diagnosis can prescribe the most appropriate treatment program. Each alcohol and drug rehab center has different treatment programs, philosophies, credentials, qualifications and cost. Deciding on the best center may be very confusing. Most people don’t know what to look for or what questions to ask that will help in determining the drug rehab center that’s best designed to meet our needs. (more…)

MACDN At A Glance

MACDN 2013 Calendar Dates:
  • Member Meeting
    Thursday, May 30, 2013
    3:00 pm - 6:30 pm
    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
  • 8th Annual Conference
    Thursday, October 24, 2013
    7:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Richlin Ballroom
  •   Certification Eligibility
  •   Member Renewal Form
Our mission is to provide and maintain quality nursing care for chemically dependent patients and their families, through education, training, and research. Also, provide an environment that promotes a superior level of knowledge in the field of Chemical Dependency Nursing.

MACDN Board Members

Benoit Janvier
President - Email
Primrose Janvier
Secretary - Email
Margaret Kuta
Board Member - Email
Joan Russo
Board Member - Email
Marian Currans
Vice-President - Email
Cassandra Herbert
Board Member - Email
Kathy Petrush
Board Member - Email
Bob Sears
Board Member - Email