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Alcohol and Drug Counselor Exam Prep Course

Ace the Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) exam by the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC)

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Scientific Principles of Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders

Evidence-Based Screening and Assessment

Evidence-Based Treatment, Counseling, and Referral

Professional, Ethical, and Legal Responsibilities

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3 Full Tests
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Course Outline
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Welcome to the Mometrix ADC Course!
Study Tips and Test-Taking Strategies
5 Secret Keys to ADC Exam Success5 Topics
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Lesson Content
Secret Key #1: Plan Big, Study Small
Secret Key #2: Make Your Studying Count
Secret Key #3: Practice the Right Way
Secret Key #4: Pace Yourself
Secret Key #5: Have a Plan for Guessing
Test-Taking Strategies3 Topics
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Lesson Content
Question Strategies
Answer Choice Strategies
General Strategies
Subject Material
Scientific Principles of Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders22 Topics
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Lesson Content
Substance Use Disorder
Tolerance, Dependence, and Withdrawal
SUD and the Brain
Routes of Administration
CNS Stimulants: Overview
CNS Stimulants: Amphetamines & Methamphetamine
CNS Stimulants: Cocaine & Nicotine
CNS Stimulants: Caffeine & Other Plant-Derived Stimulants
CNS Depressants: Alcohol
CNS Depressants: Opiates and Opioids
CNS Depressants: Sedative-Hypnotics
Hallucinogens: DMT, LSD, Peyote, & Psilocybin
Hallucinogens: PCP & Ketamine
Hallucinogens: Salvia, MDMA, DXM, & Others
Marijuana
Marijuana Derivatives
Inhalants
Performance-Enhancing Drugs
Sympathomimetics, Stimulants, Diuretics, and Beta-Blockers
Co-Occurring Disorders
Drug Paraphernalia
Drug Screening Tests
Evidence-Based Screening and Assessment6 Topics
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Lesson Content
Initial Screening and Assessment
Ongoing Screening and Assessment Part 1
Ongoing Screening and Assessment Part 2
Documentation
Case Management
Discharge and Continuing Education
Evidence-Based Treatment, Counseling, and Referral16 Topics
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Lesson Content
Treatment Planning
Psychoanalytic Theory
Adlerian Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, & Person-Centered Therapy
Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Reality Theory
Solution-Focused Therapy & Brief Therapy
Change Theory
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Family Therapy
Group Therapy
Pharmacotherapy
Crisis Intervention
Forms of Self-Harm
Therapeutic Considerations for Special Populations Part 1
Therapeutic Considerations for Special Populations Part 2
Professional, Ethical, and Legal Responsibilities11 Topics
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Lesson Content
Quality Control
Legal and Regulatory Considerations
Core Counseling Attributes
Therapeutic Relationship
Ethical Considerations: Overview
Ethical Considerations: NAADAC 10-Step Ethical Decision-Making Model & Types of Ethics
Ethical Considerations: Decision-Making Process, Therapeutic Relationship, & Privacy
Ethical Considerations: Documentation Standards, Guidelines, & Responsibilities
Ethical Considerations: Cultural Competency & Assessment, Evaluation, and Interpretation
Ethical Considerations: Distance Counseling & Technology
Ethical Considerations: Supervisors, Misconduct, & Rights of Research Participants
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ADC Course Feedback
Bonus Content
Guide to Effective Studying6 Topics
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Lesson Content
Where and How to Study
Scheduling Study Time
Reading Methods
Taking Notes
Health
Exam Day
How to Overcome Test Anxiety
ADC Flashcards

ADC Practice Tests

Practice Test 1
ADC Practice Test 1
Practice Test 2
ADC Practice Test 2
Practice Test 3
ADC Practice Test 3
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Alcohol and Drug Counselor Exam Prep Course by Mometrix

Covers:

Scientific Principles of Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders

  • Substance Use Disorder
  • Tolerance, Dependence, and Withdrawal
  • SUD and the Brain

Evidence-Based Screening and Assessment

  • Initial Screening and Assessment
  • Documentation
  • Discharge and Continuing Education

Evidence-Based Treatment, Counseling, and Referral

  • Treatment Planning
  • Psychoanalytic Theory
  • Adlerian Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, & Person-Centered Therapy

Professional, Ethical, and Legal Responsibilities

  • Quality Control
  • Legal and Regulatory Considerations
  • Core Counseling Attributes

Features:

Study Guide

Get access to content from the best-reviewed study guide available.

Track Your Progress

Our customized course allows you to check off content you have studied or feel confident with.

3 Full-Length Practice Tests

With 450 practice questions and lesson reviews, you can test yourself again and again to build confidence.

Flashcards

Our course includes a flashcard mode consisting of 405 content cards.
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