Announcing:
Keynote Speaker
NAATP Executive Director & expert in the field of Addiction Treatment
Marvin Ventrell, JD
Marvin Ventrell became NAATP’s fifth Executive Director on May 1, 2015. During Mr. Ventrell’s 30-year professional career, he has been a trial lawyer, law school instructor, professional trainer, professional association director, author, and a treatment center executive.
Mr. Ventrell is the author of numerous professional journal articles, book chapters, and books. His 2014 series in Addiction Professional Magazine chronicles the legalization of marijuana in Colorado through the passage of the law to distribution to the social, economic, and health impacts of marijuana use and legalization. He has lectured at dozens of universities, law schools, medical schools, professional organizations, and state and federal agencies throughout the US and abroad. Mr. Ventrell is the recipient of the National Child Advocacy Award from the American Bar Association, the Kempe Award from the University of Colorado School of Medicine, and the Addiction Professional’s Award from the International Symposium.
As NAATP Director, Mr. Ventrell is responsible for all association administration and program. He serves on numerous boards and committees and is the NAATP Representative to the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM). He is a proud and vocal member of the addiction recovery community.
Mr. Ventrell is the author of numerous professional journal articles, book chapters, and books. His 2014 series in Addiction Professional Magazine chronicles the legalization of marijuana in Colorado through the passage of the law to distribution to the social, economic, and health impacts of marijuana use and legalization. He has lectured at dozens of universities, law schools, medical schools, professional organizations, and state and federal agencies throughout the US and abroad. Mr. Ventrell is the recipient of the National Child Advocacy Award from the American Bar Association, the Kempe Award from the University of Colorado School of Medicine, and the Addiction Professional’s Award from the International Symposium.
As NAATP Director, Mr. Ventrell is responsible for all association administration and program. He serves on numerous boards and committees and is the NAATP Representative to the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM). He is a proud and vocal member of the addiction recovery community.
2017 Conference Highlights
Who Are We?
MARATP was formed in 2017 as a 501(c)(6) non-profit to advocate for and with other providers who treat patients from rural Minnesota.
The Minnesota Alliance of Rural Addiction Treatment Programs brings together diverse rural interests to address and advocate for strong Addiction Treatment Programs throughout Greater Minnesota. MARATP advocates for legislation and policies that strengthen the health and well-being of rural Minnesotans, and improve rural access to higher quality, lower cost health care.
The Minnesota Alliance of Rural Addiction Treatment Programs brings together diverse rural interests to address and advocate for strong Addiction Treatment Programs throughout Greater Minnesota. MARATP advocates for legislation and policies that strengthen the health and well-being of rural Minnesotans, and improve rural access to higher quality, lower cost health care.
Goals:
- Grow and facilitate collaboration among Rural Addiction Treatment Providers and other Healthcare Agencies throughout Rural Minnesota.
- Create and maintain a strong organization that prides itself on transparency and member participation.
- Affordably Educate Addiction Professionals and other stakeholders about key rural health and health care reform issues as they pertain to addiction treatment.
- Build a strong active membership that engages the expertise and energies of MARATP members.
- Retain and Expand Membership.
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