IC&RC Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor (AADC) Examination Vocabulary Game
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About the IC&RC Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor (AADC) Examination Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the IC&RC Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor (AADC) Examination 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
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Free CETopics in the IC&RC Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor (AADC) Examination Vocabulary Game
Assessment and intake
Care planning and referral
Counseling and education
Professional responsibilities
Sources for these terms (15)
- The ASAM Criteria · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- SBIRT: Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment · Source checked 2026-11-04
- AUDIT: the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Setting Goals and Developing Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound Objectives · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Treatment and Recovery · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Grants Glossary · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 42 CFR Part 2: Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records (2025 edition) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 42 CFR Part 8 Final Rule · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment: A Research-Based Guide (Third Edition) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- The OARS Model: Essential Communication Skills · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Common Comorbidities with Substance Use Disorders · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 45 CFR Part 164: Security and Privacy (2025 edition) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- HIPAA and Administrative Simplification · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Registration · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the IC&RC AADC Exam
The IC&RC Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (AADC) examination is the master's-level SUD-counseling credential within the IC&RC reciprocity network. Member Boards position it differently: in some jurisdictions it is the advanced credential a clinician earns after state licensure, and in others its examination score feeds the board's own advanced addiction-counselor credential. An updated blueprint took effect for candidates testing on or after March 16, 2026: the four domains were reweighted to Screening, Assessment, and Engagement 22%, Treatment Planning, Collaboration, and Referral 24%, Counseling and Education 30%, and Professional Responsibilities and Ethical Considerations 24%, and every task statement was reformatted into lettered topics. The exam is 150 questions (125 scored plus 25 pretest) in 3 hours, scaled 200-800 with a 500 passing cut, delivered by Prometric/IQT.
Exam sponsor: International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC), with examinations developed, administered, and scored by Prometric through its ISO-Quality Testing (IQT) division. 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 score of 500 (range 200-800)
Exam / Certification Fees
Approximately $150-$300, set by the candidate's IC&RC Member Board (board application and certification fees are additional)
Exam sponsor websiteFees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Official sources
- IC&RC AADC Credential Page
- IC&RC AADC Exam Candidate Guide (approved February 2025)
- AADC Exam Blueprint & Content Domain Changes (effective March 16, 2026)
- IC&RC AADC Reference List (2025)
- IC&RC General Candidate Guide (updated April 1, 2025)
- IC&RC Member Boards Directory
- SAMHSA TIP 42 Co-occurring Disorders
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the IC&RC AADC 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 IC&RC AADC vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 IC&RC AADC 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 IC&RC AADC terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC), with examinations developed, administered, and scored by Prometric through its ISO-Quality Testing (IQT) division content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
Who is eligible for the IC&RC AADC exam?
IC&RC publishes minimum standards of a master's degree in a relevant field, 2,000 hours of supervised work experience specific to the AADC domains, 180 hours of education specific to the AADC domains (six of which must address counselor ethics and responsibilities), and 100 hours of supervision specific to the AADC domains with a minimum of ten hours in each domain. Candidates must also reside or work at least 51% of the time in the Member Board's jurisdiction. Your Member Board sets the final eligibility rules and may require more than the IC&RC minimum, so verify with the board before applying.
Has the AADC exam blueprint changed?
Yes. IC&RC updated the AADC blueprint for candidates testing on or after March 16, 2026. The four domains were reweighted from 23% / 18% / 28% / 31% to Screening, Assessment, and Engagement 22%, Treatment Planning, Collaboration, and Referral 24%, Counseling and Education 30%, and Professional Responsibilities and Ethical Considerations 24%. Every task statement was also reformatted into lettered topics, with some content moved between domains and a few tasks removed. The exam remains 150 questions (125 scored plus 25 pretest) in 3 hours with a 500 scaled cut.