Conquer the Substance Abuse Counselor Exams: Your Guide to ADC, CADC, and Other Addiction Treatment Certifications

By: Philip Martin McCaulay

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Conquer the Substance Abuse Counselor Exams is a concise study guide designed to help you prepare for credentialing exams such as the ADC, CADC, and similar addiction counselor certifications. This guide does not provide exhaustive coverage of every possible test topic—instead, it focuses on the core knowledge areas most commonly assessed across these exams.

Each chapter distills essential principles, giving readers a solid understanding of topics like the counseling relationship, screening and assessment, treatment planning, ethics, documentation, co-occurring disorders, crisis intervention, and more. You’ll also find chapters dedicated to test-taking strategies and study techniques to help you prepare effectively.

This book is ideal for exam takers who are already engaged in more comprehensive coursework or formal study programs and want a supplemental resource to help them review high-yield material. It also serves as a useful refresher for those returning to the field or sitting for recertification.

Please note: This book is not a complete curriculum. It is designed to help identify gaps in understanding and reinforce critical concepts. Use it alongside more detailed textbooks or structured prep courses for best results.