With its establishment in 1988, IADA developed for the first time in Israel a complete infrastructure for training professional and non professional staff to lead the war on drugs, developing uniform standards in the field.
The department for Developing Human Resources is responsible for initiating, developing and promoting training for all sectors involved in the battle against drugs and alcohol.
All of the training programs conducted can be broken down into six categories, according to target audience and type of training:
Basic orientation training: developing orientation training for different groups in order to enhance awareness and knowledge of the subject
Training in institutions of higher education (universities, colleges, teachers college): developing and promoting syllabi in institutions of higher education, within the framework of studies towards a degree or continuing studies
Specific job training for professional personnel in the various branches of services
Improving proficiencies of professional personnel in the various service sectors: enhancing the skills of professional staff working in the field
Differential training for professional teams, medical and education personnel
Training for recovered addicts: developing training programs for recovered addicts, for detoxification counselors, prevention guides and training programs for improving skills.
The department of Developing Human Resources is also charged with awarding study grants to professionals and recovered addicts to make them more knowledgeable in the field.
