What test must you pass to obtain an addictions counselor level 1 or 2?

• A. NAADAC L1 or L2
• B. The DC Jurisprudence Exam
• C. The DSM-5 Knowledge Exam
• D. The National Counseling Exam

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is understanding the credential path for addictions counselors and which exam technically determines eligibility for entry-level levels. The required test to obtain addictions counselor levels one or two is the NAADAC L1 or L2 exam. These NAADAC-designed tests assess the foundational knowledge and competencies needed to practice at those entry levels, such as understanding addiction, ethics, treatment planning, and client culturally informed care. Passing one of these exams demonstrates you’ve met the credentialing standards NAADAC uses for Level 1 and Level 2.

Other exams serve different purposes. A jurisdictional jurisprudence exam covers state-specific laws and regulations and is often tied to licensure in a particular state, not to NAADAC credentialing. A DSM-5 Knowledge Exam focuses on diagnostic criteria and is not the credentialing path for NAADAC levels. The National Counseling Exam is aimed at general counseling licensure and does not establish NAADAC-specific Level 1 or Level 2 credentials.