Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 4 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
Topics in the Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Vocabulary Game
Addiction science
Screening and assessment
Treatment and referral
Professional conduct
Sources for these terms (18)
- Understanding Alcohol Use Disorder · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Cannabis (Marijuana) DrugFacts · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Benzodiazepines and Opioids · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Opioids · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Mental Health Issues: Alcohol Use Disorder and Common Co-occurring Conditions · Source checked 2026-11-02
- About Adverse Childhood Experiences · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Treatment · Source checked 2026-11-02
- SBIRT: Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Treatment Options for Substance Use Disorder · Source checked 2026-11-02
- About The ASAM Criteria · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Mental health care (outpatient): Intensive outpatient program services · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Trauma and Violence · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 · Source checked 2026-11-02
- What classes of prescription drugs are commonly misused? · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Psychiatry.org - DSM · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Medications for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder, final rule (89 FR 7528, February 2, 2024) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NAADAC/NCC AP Code of Ethics (effective June 1, 2025) · Source checked 2026-11-02
About the CADC Exam
The CADC exam validates entry-to-mid-level substance use counseling competency through the official IC&RC Alcohol and Drug Counselor blueprint. The four domains cover scientific principles of substance use and co-occurring disorders, evidence-based screening and assessment, evidence-based treatment/counseling/referral, and professional, ethical, and legal responsibilities.
Exam sponsor: Prometric / ISO-Quality Testing through IC&RC Administering Boards. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
150 total multiple-choice questions (125 scored + 25 unscored pretest)
Time Limit
3 hours
Passing Score
Scaled score of 500 on a 200-800 scale
Reported exam pass rate: Not centrally published. IC&RC does not publish a single national CADC pass rate; official results are reported through the candidate's Administering Board. Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CADC vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the CADC vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 CADC terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the CADC terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Prometric / ISO-Quality Testing through IC&RC Administering Boards content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the CADC exam?
The CADC search term usually refers to the IC&RC Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) examination. The official ADC exam has 150 total multiple-choice questions, including 125 scored questions and 25 unscored pretest questions, completed in 3 hours.
What are the prerequisites for the CADC exam?
Candidates apply through their IC&RC Administering Board, and each board controls final eligibility. IC&RC minimum standards include ADC-domain education, supervised work experience, supervision hours, an ethics affirmation, jurisdiction connection, and passing the ADC examination.