NAADAC National Certified Addiction Counselor Level I (NCAC I) Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the NAADAC National Certified Addiction Counselor Level I (NCAC I) Vocabulary Games
4 free word games built on 20 NAADAC National Certified Addiction Counselor Level I (NCAC I) terms across 7 topics. Every game deals terms at random and shows what each term means, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1.Read the clue and type the term (3 to 6 letters).
- 2.Green: right spot. Yellow: wrong spot. Gray: not in the term.
- 3.Solve it in 6 tries, then read the explanation.
- 1.Swap two neighboring tiles to line up 3 of the same term.
- 2.Longer lines, two lines at once and chains score more.
- 3.Play until no swap can make a line.
- 1.Flip two cards. A matching pair stays face up.
- 2.Each pair you find shows what the term means.
- 3.Clear the board in as few moves as you can.
- 1.Find each listed term in the letter grid.
- 2.Drag across its letters: across, down or diagonally.
- 3.Find all five as fast as you can.
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Topics in the NAADAC National Certified Addiction Counselor Level I (NCAC I) Vocabulary Game
Treatment admission
Clinical evaluation
Treatment planning
Case management
Psychopharmacology
Counseling services
Professional practices
Sources for these terms (11)
- Twelve Core Functions of the Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor · Source checked 2026-11-05
- Screen and Assess: Use Quick, Effective Methods · Source checked 2026-11-05
- About The ASAM Criteria · Source checked 2026-11-05
- Opioids · Source checked 2026-11-05
- Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) · Source checked 2026-11-05
- Enhancing Motivation for Change in Substance Use Disorder Treatment (TIP 35) · Source checked 2026-11-05
- Trauma and Violence: What Is Trauma and Its Effects? · Source checked 2026-11-05
- Code of Ethics · Source checked 2026-11-05
- 42 CFR Part 2: Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records · Source checked 2026-11-05
- Stigma and Discrimination · Source checked 2026-11-05
- FDA requiring Boxed Warning updated to improve safe use of benzodiazepine drug class · Source checked 2026-11-06
About the NAADAC NCAC I Exam
The NAADAC National Certified Addiction Counselor, Level I (NCAC I) is the entry-tier national credential for addiction professionals who hold a high school diploma or GED, a current state credential or license, 6,000 hours of supervised counseling experience and 270 contact hours of SUD-specific education. The 150-question, 3-hour exam covers orientation to the treatment process (14%), assessment (23%), ongoing treatment planning and implementation (25%), addiction counseling practices and skills (21%), and professional practices (17%); a score of 67% (100/150) passes. NCAC I is widely accepted as a license-pathway exam in 25+ US states and territories.
Exam sponsor: National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals (NCC AP), a NAADAC affiliate. 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
67% (100/150)
Exam / Certification Fees
$235 non-refundable NCAC I application/certification review fee (renewal $200 every two years); test applications and fees are separate
Exam sponsor websiteFees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the NAADAC NCAC I vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How do the NAADAC NCAC I vocabulary games work?
There are 4 games built on 20 NAADAC NCAC I terms. In Guess the Term, a clue describes one term and you have six tries to spell it, with green, yellow and gray letters showing how close you are. In Term Match, six terms appear as colored tiles; swap neighbors to line up three or more of the same term, and each match shows what the term means. In Term Pairs, twelve face-down cards hide six pairs of terms; flip two at a time to find each pair, and every pair you find shows what the term means. In Term Search, five terms hide in a grid of letters, reading across, down or diagonally; drag across a term to circle it, and each term you find shows what it means.
Where do the NAADAC NCAC I terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals (NCC AP), a NAADAC affiliate 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 NAADAC NCAC I exam?
Candidates need a GED, high school diploma or higher; a current credential or license as an addiction counselor or professional counselor issued by a state or credentialing authority (associate, provisional, intern or trainee credentials are not accepted); at least three years full-time or 6,000 hours of supervised experience as an addiction counselor; and at least 270 contact hours of education and training, including six hours of ethics and six hours of HIV/other pathogens training within the last six years. They also need a passing score on the NCAC Level One exam or the IC&RC ADC exam, written verification of competency from a supervisor, and a signed statement of adherence to the NAADAC/NCC AP Code of Ethics.
How is the NCAC I exam structured?
The NCAC I written examination has 150 multiple-choice questions with a total testing time of three hours. Registration is online through NCC AP's testing partner, Kryterion, after NCC AP (or your state board) approves you and sends a code; testing is on demand at a testing center or by distance proctoring. NAADAC lists nine skill groups the exam evaluates, from treatment admission and clinical assessment to documentation, case management, discharge and continuing care, and physiology and psychopharmacology.