Addiction Counselor Exam Study Guide 2026–2027 | CADC, ADC & NCAC Exam Prep | 200 Practice Questions

Study guide for addiction counselor certification and licensing exams, including the IC&RC Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) exam used for many state CADC and LADC credentials and the NCAC exams.

What's Inside:

• Full content review in four sections: Pharmacology of Psychoactive Substances; The Counseling Practice; The Theoretical Base of Counseling; and Professional Issues (29 topics)
• Opioids and medications for opioid and alcohol use disorder (methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone, acamprosate, disulfiram)
• Quick-reference tables: DSM-5-TR SUD criteria and severity, screening tools (AUDIT, CAGE, DAST-10, CRAFFT), ASAM dimensions, stages of change, motivational interviewing skills, 42 CFR Part 2 vs. HIPAA, drug schedules, ethics principles, family roles, and more
• 2 full-length practice tests with 200 scenario-based questions
• Detailed answer explanations for every question
• Exam overview, study schedules, FAQs, and test-taking strategies

Format:

• Digital PDF, instant download
• Printable US Letter pages

This is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by IC&RC, NAADAC, NCC AP, or any state credentialing board.