IC&RC Alcohol & Drug Counselor (ADC) Examination Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the IC&RC Alcohol & Drug Counselor (ADC) Examination Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the IC&RC Alcohol & Drug Counselor (ADC) 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 Alcohol & Drug Counselor (ADC) Examination Vocabulary Game
Scientific principles
Screening and assessment
Treatment and counseling
Ethics and law
Sources for these terms (20)
- Opioids · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Understanding Alcohol Drinking Patterns · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Cannabis and Public Health: About Cannabis · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Traumatic Events and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- FDA Approves First Over-the-Counter Naloxone Nasal Spray · Source checked 2026-11-03
- AUDIT: the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test: guidelines for use in primary health care · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Screen and Assess: Use Quick, Effective Methods · Source checked 2026-11-03
- DSM · Source checked 2026-11-03
- About The ASAM Criteria · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Treatment Options for Substance Use Disorder · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Drugs, Brains, and Behavior: The Science of Addiction — Treatment and Recovery · Source checked 2026-11-03
- TIP 45: Detoxification and Substance Abuse Treatment · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Trauma and Violence · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Peer Support Workers for Those in Recovery · Source checked 2026-11-03
- About Adverse Childhood Experiences · Source checked 2026-11-03
- HIPAA for Professionals · Source checked 2026-11-03
- The HIPAA Privacy Rule · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Statutes, Regulations, and Guidelines: 42 CFR Part 2 · Source checked 2026-11-03
- TIP 52: Clinical Supervision and Professional Development of the Substance Abuse Counselor · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Breach Notification Rule · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the IC&RC ADC Exam
The IC&RC Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) examination is the addiction-counseling exam used by IC&RC member boards in US states and in US military, American Indian, and international jurisdictions. The 150-question, 3-hour computer-based exam has 125 scored items plus 25 unscored pretest items and covers four domains: Scientific Principles of Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders (25%), Evidence-Based Screening and Assessment (20%), Evidence-Based Treatment, Counseling, and Referral (30%), and Professional, Ethical, and Legal Responsibilities (25%). Passing requires a scaled score of 500 on the 200-800 scale.
Exam sponsor: International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC); candidates register through an IC&RC member board and Prometric delivers the exam. 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
Set by each IC&RC member board; IC&RC does not bill candidates directly, so confirm the current exam fee with your board
Exam sponsor websiteFees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Official sources
- IC&RC ADC Credential Page and Minimum Standards
- IC&RC ADC Candidate Guide, effective November 2022 (PDF)
- IC&RC General Candidate Guide (PDF)
- IC&RC Examination Scoring
- IC&RC Examinations Overview
- IC&RC Exam Prep and Study Materials
- IC&RC Member Boards Directory
- SAMHSA TAP 21 Addiction Counseling Competencies
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the IC&RC ADC 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 ADC vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 IC&RC ADC 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 ADC terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC); candidates register through an IC&RC member board and Prometric delivers the exam content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
Who administers the IC&RC ADC exam and where do I apply?
IC&RC sets the content blueprint and minimum standards but does not directly enroll candidates. You apply through the IC&RC member board where you live or work (for example, CCAPP in California, the Florida Certification Board, the Pennsylvania Certification Board, the Iowa Board of Certification, or the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board). Your member board verifies eligibility, collects fees, and pre-registers you; Prometric then delivers the exam at a Prometric test center or by remote proctoring where the board allows it.
How is the IC&RC ADC exam structured?
The ADC is a 150-item computer-based multiple-choice exam with a 3-hour administration. Of the 150 items, 125 are scored and 25 are unscored pretest items. The November 2022 candidate guide lists four content domains: Scientific Principles of Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders (25%), Evidence-Based Screening and Assessment (20%), Evidence-Based Treatment, Counseling, and Referral (30%), and Professional, Ethical, and Legal Responsibilities (25%). Questions have three or four answer choices with one best answer, and there is no penalty for guessing.