NAADAC National Certified Addiction Counselor (Levelor II) Certification Exam

NAADAC National Certified Addiction Counselor (Levelor II) The NAADAC NCAC II expects solid grounding in DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, pharmacology of common substances, and motivational interviewing techniques—not just surface familiarity. Brush up on addiction’s neurobiological basis, ethical codes specific to counseling, and how trauma intersects with substance use disorder. Many candidates underestimate questions on cultural competency and legal/regulatory frameworks governing treatment settings.