Welcome to ABCAC Certification
Welcome to the Arizona Board for the Certification of Addiction Counselors (ABCAC). We are committed to helping you achieve your professional goals. Please select the certification you want to know more about and start your journey towards becoming a certified addiction counselor.
The admin team at ABCAC works in the same world as you, and we understand the process can be a long one, so we are here to guide you every step of the way.
Certification Information Pages
For each certification, we will provide detailed information, including requirements, application steps, study materials, and any other necessary details to help you through the process.
Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC)
- Requirements – High school diploma or GED, 200-250 hours of addiction and behavioral sciences education, and 2 years or 4,000 hours of work experience.
- Application Process – Fill out the application form, upload the required documents, and pay the fee. General Application click here supplemental application click here
- Study Materials – Recommended textbooks, online courses, and practice exams.
- Exam Information – Schedule your exam through Prometric after pre-registration an email from SMT with-in 7 days, make sure to check your spam.
Certified Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselor (CADAC)
- Requirements – Bachelor’s degree, 200 hours of addiction and counseling studies, and 3 years or 6,000 hours of work experience.
- Application Process – Fill out the application form, upload required documents, and pay the fee. General Application click here supplemental application click here
- Study Materials – Recommended textbooks, online courses, and practice exams.
- Exam Information – Schedule your exam through Prometric after pre-registration an email from SMT with-in 7 days, make sure to check your spam.
Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (AADC)
- Requirements – Master’s degree, 180 hours of education in alcohol and drug counseling, and 2,000 hours of supervised work experience.
- Application Process – Fill out the application form, upload required documents, and pay the fee. General Application click here supplemental application click here
- Study Materials – Recommended textbooks, online courses, and practice exams.
- Exam Information – Schedule your exam through Prometric after pre-registration an email from SMT with-in 7 days, make sure to check your spam.
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS)
- Requirements – High school diploma or GED, 46 hours of education in advocacy, mentoring, recovery support, and ethics, and 500 hours of supervised practical experience.
- Application Process – Fill out the application form, upload required documents, and pay the fee. Prevention Specialist click here
- Study Materials – Recommended textbooks, online courses, and practice exams.
- Exam Information – Schedule your exam through Prometric after pre-registration an email from SMT with-in 7 days, make sure to check your spam.
Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS)
- Requirements – Current credential as an AODA counselor at the reciprocal level or higher, 10,000 hours of counseling experience (adjusted based on degree level), 4,000 hours of clinical supervisory experience, and 30 hours of education specific to clinical supervision.
- Application Process – Fill out the application form, upload required documents, and pay the fee. Certified Clinical Supervisor click here
- Study Materials – Recommended textbooks, online courses, and practice exams.
- Exam Information – Schedule your exam through Prometric after pre-registration an email from SMT with-in 7 days, make sure to check your spam.
Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP)
- Requirements – Specific educational and experiential requirements aligned with criminal justice and substance abuse fields.
- Application Process – Fill out the application form, upload required documents, and pay the fee. Certified Criminal Justice Professional click here
- Study Materials – Recommended textbooks, online courses, and practice exams.
- Exam Information – Schedule your exam through Prometric after pre-registration an email from SMT with-in 7 days, make sure to check your spam.
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Certifications and Exams
Additional
| Certification | "CAC", "CADAC", "AADC", " CPS ", "CPRS", " CS", "CCJP" |
|---|---|
| What are you trying to do? | Initial Certification, Re-Certification, Remote Proctor Exam, On-site Exam, Retest, Reciprocity |
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Exam Study Materials
Available Study Books
At the links below you will find study guides IC&RC endorses for their respective programs. IC&RC does not participate in the development or publication of these guides, However, IC&RC does feel that the information in each guide is information candidates should know to prepare for their examination. Examinations may contain additional information not covered in each guide so candidates should be sure to prepare thoroughly by reviewing the content section of the Candidate Guide for their examination. (click here to order)
Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Clinical Supervision
Peer Recovery
Prevention Specialist
Candidate Guides
- Alcohol & Drug Counselor (ADC)
- Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor (AADC)
- Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Professional (CCJP)
- Clinical Supervisor (CS)
- Peer Recovery (PR)
- Prevention Specialist (PS)
- Prevention Specialist (PS) Spanish (projected completion Mid-Year 2024)
- Rhode Island Prevention Specialist (PS)
- Rhode Island Prevention Specialist (PS) (Spanish)
Practice Exams
IC&RC has developed practice exams to assist candidates with their exam preparation. Practice exams are available for the following programs:
| Examination | Number of Questions | Cost |
| Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) | 50 | $49.00 USD |
| Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (AADC) | 50 | $49.00 USD |
| Clinical Supervisor (CS) | 50 | $49.00 USD |
| Prevention Specialist (PS) | 50 | $49.00 USD |
| Peer Recovery (PR) | 25 | $49.00 USD |
Please note the following:
- There is only one version of each practice examination. Purchasing multiple exams will result in candidates taking the same examination with each purchase.
- The practice exam must be taken within 30 days of purchase.
- After your payment is processed, you will receive a receipt. This receipt will reflect the passcode needed to access the practice exam.
- You have 60 minutes to complete the practice exam.
- The practice exam must be completed once it is started. You are not able to resume at a later day.
- You will be provided with a performance report after you submit your answers by ending the quiz.
- Practice exams are non-refundable.
- Due to IC&RC Practice exam security, we do not permit candidates access to the Practice Exam questions, answer keys, or other secure materials related to the Practice Exam once the exam is completed
Additional Free Resources for All Examinations back to top
Also see Free Additional Resources for many or all IC&RC examinations. Resources are listed by subject and may be relevant to study for some or all IC&RC examinations. For example, SAMHSA TIP 59, Improving Cultural Competence, might prove helpful on all IC&RC examinations.
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