Addiction Counselor Certifications
The Addiction Counselor certification exams test your mastery of counseling techniques, ethics, pharmacology, and professional responsibilities. This guide mirrors each exam’s structure with multiple practice tests, clear answer breakdowns, and targeted study tools to focus your review.
Practice Questions
Question 1
Which of the following is most commonly used as a reason for someone to begin treatment?
(A). Internal Motivation
(B). Family of Peer Encouragement
(C). Diagnosed Medical Issues
(D). Financial Issues
(A.) To get someone to commit fully to treatment, they must recognize the problem internally and be self motivated for action.
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Question 3
Which of the following is a screening instrument for co-occurring disorders?
(A). Michigan Alcohol Screening Test
(B). Modified Mini-Screen
(C). CAGE Questionnaire
(D). Global Appraisal of Individual Needs
(B.) The Modified Mini-Screen is used for co-occurring disorders. The other options are for standard initial screenings.
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Question 2
Which of the following is not a part of the screening process?
(A). Identify the presence of a problem
(B). Identify a solution to a problem
(C). Knowing the severity of a problem
(D). Identify the need for more evaluation
(B.) Solutions to an identified problem should be pushed to the assessment of the client. Screenings are designed to get a base evaluation of a client.
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Question 4
Which of the following withdrawal symptoms is common in nearly all types of drugs when use is stopped?
(A). Seizures
(B). Itchy feeling all over skin
(C). Dysphoria
(D). Delirium Tremens
(C.) While several withdrawal symptoms are common, the common link is almost always Dysphoria. This is due to the unnatural stimulation of dopamine in the brain that the drugs produce.
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Addiction Counselor Exam Essentials
This Addiction Counselor certification guide equips you with multiple practice exams, detailed answer breakdowns, and targeted study tools to help you succeed on exam day:
Comprehensive outline of all IC&RC ADC and NAADAC NCAC exam domains, from screening and assessment to counseling practice and professional issues
Up to three full-length IC&RC ADC practice exams (150 questions each) and two full-length NAADAC NCAC practice exams (200 questions each), totaling 850 questions, each with detailed explanations for every answer
Topic-proportional question distribution that mirrors each exam’s weightings for realistic practice
Glossary of essential counseling terms for instant clarity
Quick-reference section highlighting key models, screening tools, and regulatory guidelines for last-minute review
Available in IC&RC ADC and NAADAC NCAC editions, in both print and PDF formats for flexible, on-the-go study.