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CADC Certification FAQs

  • Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) candidates must pass the CADC exam administered exclusively by IC&RC (International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium) Member Boards.
  • The CADC exam includes the following content:
    1. Screening, Assessment, and Engagement
    2. Treatment Planning, Collaboration, and Referral
    3. Counseling
    4. Professional and Ethical Responsibilities
  • The CADC exam is intended for individuals who provide direct clinical care services and substance use disorder counseling, including diagnostic assessment, evaluation, intervention, referral, and counseling in individual and group settings.
  • The CADC exam scores are reported on a scale ranging from 200-800, with a 500 passing. The minimum scaled passing score is 500 for all examinations. A candidate’s examination score is based on the total number of questions answered correctly. Candidates should answer each question, as no points are deducted for incorrect answers.
  • CADC candidates need the following to become a CADC in Illinois:
    1. 225 hours of substance abuse counseling training/classes
    2. 4,000 hours (or about two years) of work in a paid position in the alcohol and drug addiction field (of which 150 hours will need to be supervised practical experience)
    3. Complete and submit the CADC application to the Illinois Certification Board (ICB).
    4. Register for the CADC exam.
  • Peterson’s CADC exam prep prepares you for the questions you can expect on the exam with three online practice tests. You can also access our CADC exam study guide, which provides exam details, content featured on the exam, study tips, and instructions on how to prepare for the exam. With Peterson’s test prep, you’ll have access to everything to help you study and prepare for your CADC exam.
  • Peterson’s offers three full-length CADC practice exams specifically designed to familiarize you with the test format and questions, thus helping you increase your final score on the CADC exam. We recommend you take multiple practice tests before taking the real CADC exam for the best results.