IC&RC Exam Practice | Certification Practice Questions & Study Guide for
Addiction Counseling & Recovery Exams 2026
MUST be considered when consulting with out-of-agency professionals - ANS ✔✔Best practices
related to confidentiality
During which stage of change is the stage specific to task to raise doubts and increase concern
and awareness around the target behavior? - ANS ✔✔Precontemplation
Five Critical components of Effective Treatment are: - ANS ✔✔Assessment
Patient-Treatment Matching
Comprehensive Services
Relapse prevention
Accountability
3 Main Structures of the Nervous system - ANS ✔✔Brain, spinal cord, nerves
What is the Central Nervous System composed of - ANS ✔✔Brain and Spinal cord
Psychoactive drugs have their primary effect on what part of the nervous system? - ANS
✔✔Central nervous system
What does the peripheral nervous system consist of? - ANS ✔✔all of the nerves that branch out
from the central nervous system and connect the system to other body parts, including hands
and feet.
What is the basic unit of the nervous system? - ANS ✔✔neuron
, Two fibers which extend from the neuron - ANS ✔✔Dendrites and axons
Dendrites - ANS ✔✔Branchlike parts of a neuron that are specialized to receive information.
Axons - ANS ✔✔fibers that carry signals from the body of a neuron out to where
communication occurs with other neurons
How many dendrites and axons does each neuron have? - ANS ✔✔Neurons have several
dendrites but only ONE axon
The process by which a client is determined appropriate and eligible for admission to particular
program: - ANS ✔✔Screening
The administrative and initial procedure for admission to a program - ANS ✔✔Intake
Describing to the client the general nature and goals of a program; the rules governing client
conduct and infractions that can lead to disciplinary actions or discharge - ANS ✔✔Orientation
The utilization of special skills to assist individuals, families or groups in achieving objectives
through: decision making, consideration of alternative solutions, examining attitudes and
feelings - ANS ✔✔counseling
Active listening - ANS ✔✔a counseling techniques that enhances rapport and demonstrates
interest and understanding through the use of verbal and nonverbal acknowledgment of client
statements
Confrontation - ANS ✔✔A form of interpersonal exchange in which individuals present to one
another their observations of, and reactions to, behaviors and attitudes that are matters of
concern. Feedback is provided on behavior, and an appeal is made to the client for personal
honesty, truthfulness in dealing with others and responsible behaviors
Addiction Counseling & Recovery Exams 2026
MUST be considered when consulting with out-of-agency professionals - ANS ✔✔Best practices
related to confidentiality
During which stage of change is the stage specific to task to raise doubts and increase concern
and awareness around the target behavior? - ANS ✔✔Precontemplation
Five Critical components of Effective Treatment are: - ANS ✔✔Assessment
Patient-Treatment Matching
Comprehensive Services
Relapse prevention
Accountability
3 Main Structures of the Nervous system - ANS ✔✔Brain, spinal cord, nerves
What is the Central Nervous System composed of - ANS ✔✔Brain and Spinal cord
Psychoactive drugs have their primary effect on what part of the nervous system? - ANS
✔✔Central nervous system
What does the peripheral nervous system consist of? - ANS ✔✔all of the nerves that branch out
from the central nervous system and connect the system to other body parts, including hands
and feet.
What is the basic unit of the nervous system? - ANS ✔✔neuron
, Two fibers which extend from the neuron - ANS ✔✔Dendrites and axons
Dendrites - ANS ✔✔Branchlike parts of a neuron that are specialized to receive information.
Axons - ANS ✔✔fibers that carry signals from the body of a neuron out to where
communication occurs with other neurons
How many dendrites and axons does each neuron have? - ANS ✔✔Neurons have several
dendrites but only ONE axon
The process by which a client is determined appropriate and eligible for admission to particular
program: - ANS ✔✔Screening
The administrative and initial procedure for admission to a program - ANS ✔✔Intake
Describing to the client the general nature and goals of a program; the rules governing client
conduct and infractions that can lead to disciplinary actions or discharge - ANS ✔✔Orientation
The utilization of special skills to assist individuals, families or groups in achieving objectives
through: decision making, consideration of alternative solutions, examining attitudes and
feelings - ANS ✔✔counseling
Active listening - ANS ✔✔a counseling techniques that enhances rapport and demonstrates
interest and understanding through the use of verbal and nonverbal acknowledgment of client
statements
Confrontation - ANS ✔✔A form of interpersonal exchange in which individuals present to one
another their observations of, and reactions to, behaviors and attitudes that are matters of
concern. Feedback is provided on behavior, and an appeal is made to the client for personal
honesty, truthfulness in dealing with others and responsible behaviors
