CASAC Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the CASAC Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the CASAC exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 44 exam terms across 5 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.
- 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 CASAC Vocabulary Game
Screening and Assessment
Addiction Science
Treatment and Referral
Addiction Counseling
Ethics and Legal Rules
Sources for these terms (32)
- IC&RC Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) Exam Candidate Guide (Effective November 2022) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- IC&RC General Candidate Guide (Updated April 1, 2025) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- IC&RC Alcohol & Drug Counselor (ADC) Minimum Standards · Source checked 2026-11-02
- IC&RC Member Boards Directory — New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIAAA Core Resource on Alcohol: The Basics — Defining How Much Alcohol is Too Much · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIAAA Core Resource on Alcohol: Neuroscience — The Brain in Addiction and Recovery · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIAAA Core Resource on Alcohol: Screen and Assess — Use Quick, Effective Methods · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIAAA Core Resource on Alcohol: Conduct a Brief Intervention — Build Motivation and a Plan for Change · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIAAA Core Resource on Alcohol: Recommend Evidence-Based Treatment — Know the Options · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIAAA Core Resource on Alcohol: Make Referrals — Connect Patients to Alcohol Treatment That Meets Their Needs · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIAAA Core Resource on Alcohol: Support Recovery — It's a Marathon, Not a Sprint · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIAAA Core Resource on Alcohol: Medical Complications — Common Alcohol-Related Concerns · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIAAA Core Resource on Alcohol: Mental Health Issues — Alcohol Use Disorder and Common Co-occurring Conditions · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIAAA Core Resource on Alcohol: Alcohol-Medication Interactions — Potentially Dangerous Mixes · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIAAA Core Resource on Alcohol: Stigma — Overcoming a Pervasive Barrier to Optimal Care · Source checked 2026-11-02
- SAMHSA: Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- SAMHSA: Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder · Source checked 2026-11-02
- SAMHSA: Methadone for Opioid Use Disorder · Source checked 2026-11-02
- SAMHSA: Naltrexone for Opioid and Alcohol Use Disorders · Source checked 2026-11-02
- SAMHSA: Opioid Overdose Reversal Medications (OORM) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- SAMHSA: Trauma and Violence — What Is Trauma and Its Effects? · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIDA: Drugs, Brains, and Behavior — The Science of Addiction: Drugs and the Brain · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIDA: Drugs, Brains, and Behavior — The Science of Addiction: Treatment and Recovery · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIDA: Fentanyl Research Topic Overview · Source checked 2026-11-02
- FDA DailyMed: Acamprosate Calcium Delayed-Release Tablet Prescribing Information · Source checked 2026-11-02
- FDA DailyMed: Disulfiram Tablet Prescribing Information · Source checked 2026-11-02
- FDA DailyMed: Narcan (Naloxone Hydrochloride Nasal Spray) Drug Facts · Source checked 2026-11-02
- HHS Final Rule: Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Patient Records (89 FR 12472, Feb. 16, 2024) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records (eCFR / GovInfo) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 42 CFR Part 8 — Medications for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder (eCFR / GovInfo) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 45 CFR Part 164 — Security and Privacy (HIPAA Privacy and Breach Notification Rules) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NYS OASAS: CASAC Application Instructions and Forms · Source checked 2026-11-02
About the CASAC Exam
The Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) exam is the New York State credentialing exam for substance use disorder counselors. CASAC candidates take the IC&RC Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) examination, a computer-based test of 150 multiple-choice items administered through Pearson VUE in English or Spanish.
Exam sponsor: NY OASAS / IC&RC. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
150 questions
Time Limit
3 hours
Passing Score
Scaled 500/800
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Official sources
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CASAC 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 CASAC vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 44 CASAC 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 CASAC terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the NY OASAS / IC&RC 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 CASAC exam?
CASAC is the New York State credential for alcoholism and substance abuse counselors. The exam itself is the IC&RC Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) examination, administered by the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium and overseen in New York by OASAS.
How many questions are on the CASAC exam?
The IC&RC ADC exam contains 150 multiple-choice questions: 125 scored items and 25 unscored pretest items. The questions appear in random order.