Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)

This is a mid-level certification for Alcohol and Drug Counselors. Most states have a multi-level license or certification structure for Alcohol and Drug Counselors to reflect the person's education, training and experience. Alcohol and Drug Counselors help treat clients for addiction to drugs and alcohol through a variety of counseling techniques. Other titles used in this profession include Addiction Counselor and Substance Abuse Counselor.

A Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor must have at least a Bachelor's degree in alcohol and drug counseling, or a related field. In addition, the professional must complete 1000-3000 hours of supervised work experience and pass a licensure exam. In most states, this license level would be a step between an entry level license (Associate's degree) and a full license (Master's degree plus 1000 to 3000 additional supervised work hours).