The State of New Mexico is using the NCAC I
(National Certified Addiction Counselor level I exam). This exam is
created and administered by
NAADAC (National
Association for Addiction Professionals). You can download an outline
of the contents of the exam from the
Professional Testing Corporation
website.
The Resources for Exam Preparation and Test Taking on the NAADAC site are recommended reading.
You can apply to the NAADAC Certification Commission and make arrangements to sit for this exam as soon as you meet all the requirements. Otherwise, you will have to wait until the Licensure Board schedules you for the exam.
The best study guide is the:
Basics Of Addiction Counseling: Desk Reference And Study Guide
published by NAADAC. You can buy this at a substantial discount if you become a member. You may join half price as a student. If you need verification of your student status, you can obtain this through the ADASP office. See the page on benefits to find out the other perks that come with membership in NAADAC.
The materials posted on this site can be used to help you prepare for the exam. You will find the outline for the exam posted here, with links to pages and files of relevant content.