CADC Practice Test (IC&RC ADC)

The CADC Practice Test (IC&RC ADC) is a free intermediate-level, 20-minute skill test from Science of Apps. It tests readiness for the IC&RC Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) exam used for many state CADC credentials — screening, assessment and engagement; treatment planning, collaboration and referral; counselling; and professional and ethical responsibilities — written to the IC&RC ADC candidate guide, ASAM Criteria, NIDA treatment principles and 42 CFR Part 2 for 2026. Score 70% or more on its 20 questions to earn a verifiable Addiction Counselor Exam Readiness certificate (SOA-CADC). Every question is based on published standards and research — including Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) exam candidate guide (IC&RC), Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment: A Research-Based Guide (National Institute on Drug Abuse), The ASAM Criteria (American Society of Addiction Medicine) — and each answer is explained with its source.

Yes. Science of Apps has a free CADC Practice Test built on the current IC&RC exam outline for 2026 and 2027. It covers screening and assessment, treatment planning, and counselling, scores you instantly and issues a verifiable certificate.

Read the four skill areas on this page, then take the 20-minute test online — no fee, course or sign-up. You see every answer explained when you finish. Score 70% or more and you get a Addiction Counselor Exam Readiness certificate straight away, on screen, as a PDF and by email, with a credential ID anyone can verify.

Yes. The questions are original scenarios written by Science of Apps, and each one is based on a public source you can read: Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) exam candidate guide (IC&RC); Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment: A Research-Based Guide (National Institute on Drug Abuse); The ASAM Criteria (American Society of Addiction Medicine); Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records (42 CFR Part 2) (US Department of Health and Human Services); DSM-5-TR (American Psychiatric Association); Medications for Substance Use Disorders (SAMHSA). The source is shown under each question and linked in the answer review. Science of Apps doesn't copy questions from other tests.

Four skill areas with five questions each, drawn from a bank of 10 per area so a retake brings new questions: Screening, Assessment and Engagement (Screening tools, Assessment and Engagement); Treatment Planning, Collaboration and Referral (Treatment plans, Levels of care and Referral); Counseling (Individual counselling, Group counselling and Relapse prevention); Professional and Ethical Responsibilities (Confidentiality, Boundaries and Professional development). Every question is an original scenario written to the 2026–2027 standard, with the published source named under it.

Substance use counsellor candidate, Addiction counsellor, Recovery support worker, Behavioural health technician and Social worker in addiction services. It suits anyone who wants a quick, verifiable way to show CADC knowledge in 2026 and 2027, from students and career switchers to experienced professionals.

Many US states use the IC&RC Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) exam: 150 multiple-choice questions (125 scored) in 3 hours, across four domains. Requirements for supervised hours and education vary by state board.

Screening, Assessment and Engagement; Treatment Planning, Collaboration and Referral; Counseling; and Professional and Ethical Responsibilities.

No. It is an independent practice test written to the publicly available CADC content outline for 2026 and 2027, for checking your readiness before you book the real exam. Passing earns a Science of Apps certificate rather than the official credential.

Yes. The test is online, in English and free everywhere — people take it from India, the US, the UK, Europe, Africa, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Your certificate is dated with your own local date and can be verified from anywhere at scienceofapps.com/certification/verify/.

20 questions — 5 from each of 4 skill areas — with a 20-minute limit. You need 70% (14 of 20) to pass and 90% for distinction.

We rate it Intermediate: assumes hands-on experience in the role. It has 20 scenario questions — 5 from each of 4 skill areas — and a 20-minute limit. You need 70% (14 of 20) to pass and 90% for distinction.

Nothing. There is no fee to take a test, to receive the certificate, to have it emailed or to verify it, and no sign-up.

On our server, not in your browser. The answers never reach the page until you submit, so a certificate can only be earned by passing. Each certificate gets a unique credential ID stored by Science of Apps.

You see your score for each area and every question with the correct answer and why, with the published source behind it. You can retake after 30 minutes, and the retake draws questions you haven't seen yet.

No. Every certificate is dated, so it always shows when you passed. Retake a test any time for a newer date or a higher score.

Yes. After you pass, Add to LinkedIn opens the Licenses & certifications form with the certificate name, Science of Apps as the issuer, the issue date, your credential ID and the verification link filled in. You can also download it as a PDF or PNG, and it's emailed to you as a PDF.

Every certificate has a credential ID and a QR code. Scanning it, or entering the ID at scienceofapps.com/certification/verify/, shows the holder's name, the certification, the score and the issue date from our records.

No. They are Science of Apps' own assessments of applied skill. They aren't issued by a university or standards body, and they work best alongside a portfolio that shows the skills in real work.