What is PDAP?
Palmer Drug Abuse Program is a FREE 12 step program that has been in existence since 2023 in Las Vegas (Clark County) and provides help for youth, adults, and their families. PDAP reaches out to the potential drug user & their family.
PDAP Services
Young people today are faced with an increasing amount of opportunities to abuse alcohol and/or drugs, but with fewer opportunities for drug-free social interactions. PDAP provides a positive, safe place where teenagers can feel they belong, share their struggles, learn 12 step recovery, & talk to licensed substance abuse counselors. Teenagers & young adults are encouraged to come to PDAP when they are not in school or work. While at PDAP, they can shoot pool, play cards, video games, basketball or simply hang out. Most importantly, they can socialize in a non-threatening, sober environment.
How Does it Work?
PDAP uses a proven method of rehabilitation with a deep foundation in a 12 step recovery program that stresses total abstinence from drugs and alcohol. With the support of counselors & recovery peer groups, the drug abuser learns coping skills needed to deal with and enjoy life without the use of alcohol or other drugs.
How Do I Know?
Some of the signs we look for are listed below. As you read them, be honest with yourself. Abuse or addiction does not go away by itself, it can only change when YOU make the change.
Commons signs:
- Drop in performance/attendance at school or work
- New friends you’ve never met
- Mood swings
- Withdrawal from the family
- Broken promises/lying
- Secretive phone calls or messages
- Changes in appearance or in clothing
- decreased concern about personal hygiene
- Drugs or alcohol found in the h ome
- Money or personal items missing
- Vague statements as to where they are going
- Angry outbursts
Not all drug and alcohol abusers whow all of these signs, but even if you have seen only one or two you need to get more information, please call us.
Kim Robinson
Executive Director
I have been working in the recovery field since 1982. I worked in In Patient adolescent treatment for 12 years in California proior to relocating to Las Vegas in 1994. In 1996 I was granted a CADC to practice as a counselor. I graduated from College of Southern Nevada in 1999, associates in addictions studies. In 2000 I was granted an LADC. I have been a practicing counselor in Las Vegas since 1996. I have 40 years of experience in various treatment settings ranging from In Patient to residential and Out Patient services.
Andy Renshaw
Board Member
Andrew started his Bail and Insurance career in 1989 when he passed his California Bail License. From there he went on to own and operate seven bail bond offices in California, two in Nevada, and an office in Memphis, Tennessee.
In 2005, Andrew went on and passed his Tennessee Insurance Producers license and has been licensed in several states selling bail and most lines of insurance.
Over the years, Andrew has held many positions in the Bail and Insurance industry, positions from Fugitive Recovery Manager to Insurance Manager to Insurance Carrier, VP of Marketing to Preseident of an insurance carrier. This means he has been around the block in the bail and insurance industry and is committed to serving his clients.
Duncan Stark
Board Member
Retired energey consultant.
Kevin O’hara
Board Member
Bristlecone Tile & Stone of Las Vegas.
Steve Matthews
Board Member
Retired president of International Alliance of Theatrical State Employees Local 720, Las Vegas.
