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Available Study Books

At the links below you will find study guides IC&RC endorses for their respective programs. IC&RC does not participate in the development or publication of these guides, However, IC&RC does feel that the information in each guide is information candidates should know to prepare for their examination. Examinations may contain additional information not covered in each guide so candidates should be sure to prepare thoroughly by reviewing the content section of the Candidate Guide for their examination. (click here to order)

Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Prevention Specialist

Peer Recovery

Clinical Supervision

Candidate Guides back to top

IC&RC has developed Candidate Guides to provide candidates with guidance for the IC&RC examination process. Candidate Guides provide background information on the examination development and administration process. They also contain exam content guidelines, sample questions, and examination reference lists. Each IC&RC examination has a coinciding Candidate Guide which can be found linked below:

Prevention Specialist (PS)
Alcohol & Drug Counselor (ADC)
Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor (AADC)
Clinical Supervisor (CS)
Prevention Specialist (PS) Spanish (New Translation Coming Soon!)
Rhode Island Prevention Specialist (PS)
Rhode Island Prevention Specialist (PS) (Spanish)
Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Professional (CCJP)
Peer Recovery (PR)

Practice Exams back to top

IC&RC has developed practice exams to assist candidates with their exam preparation. Practice exams are available for the following programs:

Examination	Number of Questions	Cost
Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC)	50	$49.00 USD
Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (AADC)	50	$49.00 USD
Clinical Supervisor (CS)	50	$49.00 USD
Prevention Specialist (PS)	50	$49.00 USD
Peer Recovery (PR)	25	$49.00 USD

Please note the following:

There is only one version of each practice examination. Purchasing multiple exams will result in candidates taking the same examination with each purchase.
The practice exam must be taken within 30 days of purchase.
After your payment is processed, you will receive a receipt. This receipt will reflect the passcode needed to access the practice exam.
You have 60 minutes to complete the practice exam.
The practice exam must be completed once it is started. You are not able to resume at a later day.
You will be provided with a performance report after you submit your answers by ending the quiz.
Practice exams are non-refundable.
Due to IC&RC Practice exam security, we do not permit candidates access to the Practice Exam questions, answer keys, or other secure materials related to the Practice Exam once the exam is completed

Links to Practice Examinations

Additional Free Resources for All Examinations back to top

Also see Free Additional Resources for many or all IC&RC examinations. Resources are listed by subject and may be relevant to study for some or all IC&RC examinations. For example, SAMHSA TIP 59, Improving Cultural Competence, might prove helpful on all IC&RC examinations.