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About the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC)

Global Standards in Addiction, Prevention, and Recovery Credentialing


In Partnership with IC&RC – Setting the Standard Worldwide
 ABCAC is proud to serve as an official IC&RC member board, helping to credential professionals in prevention, treatment, and recovery. IC&RC credentials are recognized across 78 member boards in 16 countries, ensuring mobility, consistency, and trust in behavioral health services.

Our services

Apply for initial certification in addiction counseling, peer recovery, prevention, or supervision, recognized by IC&RC.

ABCAC provides IC&RC certification exams and supports licensure testing through AZBBHE.

Maintain your credentials with clear recertification pathways and access to endorsed CEU opportunities.

Move your credential to Arizona or transfer to another IC&RC member board with our streamlined reciprocity services.

IC&RC

The International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) is the global leader in credentialing for prevention, addiction treatment, and recovery professionals. Representing over 78 certification boards and 50,000 professionals worldwide, IC&RC sets internationally recognized standards through evidence-based exams and reciprocal credentials that promote public protection and professional excellence.

Mission

IC&RC is committed to promoting public protection by providing internationally recognized credentials and examinations for prevention, substance use treatment, and recovery professionals.

Vision

IC&RC aims to be the globally recognized leader in prevention, substance use treatment, and recovery credentialing.

IC&RC Exam Prep & Study Materials

Preparing for your IC&RC certification exam?
IC&RC provides official study resources to help you succeed.



Whether you're testing for credentials in counseling, supervision, prevention, or peer recovery, IC&RC offers:

  • Official Candidate Guides with content outlines and sample questions
  • Recommended study materials
  • Online practice exams to simulate real testing conditions


Practice exams are available for ADC, AADC, Clinical Supervisor, Prevention Specialist, Peer Recovery, and more. These tools are especially helpful in identifying knowledge gaps and building exam confidence.

🔗 Access official prep tools and practice exams here:

Please note: ABCAC does not sell or distribute these materials. All resources are hosted by IC&RC and are subject to their pricing and terms.

Request an IC&RC International Certificate

If you're currently certified by ABCAC at the reciprocal level, you may be eligible to receive an internationally recognized credential through the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC).


What Is an International Certificate?

The IC&RC International Certificate is a globally recognized credential that mirrors your ABCAC-issued certification. It is not a standalone certification, but rather an extension of your current license or credential through an IC&RC Member Board.


Your International Certificate will carry the same expiration date as your existing ABCAC credential.

How to Apply

To request an IC&RC International Certificate:

  1. Confirm your eligibility with ABCAC.
    You must hold a valid, reciprocal-level certification (e.g., CADAC, AADC, CCS, CPS, CCJP, CPRS).
  2. Gather your current ABCAC certificate.
    You will need to upload this as proof of eligibility.
  3. Complete the official IC&RC Order Form.
    You will choose your certification type and submit a $30 fee for each certificate requested.


Available International Certificates

  • ICADC – Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
  • ICAADC – Internationally Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor
  • ICCS – Internationally Certified Clinical Supervisor
  • ICPS – Internationally Certified Prevention Specialist
  • ICCJP – Internationally Certified Criminal Justice Professional
  • ICPR – Internationally Certified Peer Recovery
  • ICPR-A – Internationally Certified Peer Recovery – Associate


Fee: $30.00 per certificate

Requests with incomplete information or missing documentation will not be processed and fees are non-refundable.

📍 NOTE: Not all credentials are available through every board. If your credential is not listed, please contact ABCAC or IC&RC for assistance.