IC&RC AADC case studies

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The Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor (AADC) is one of the credentials offered by the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC), an organization that develops standards and examinations for prevention, substance use disorder, and recovery professionals. The AADC is aimed at experienced clinicians rather than entry-level counselors: IC&RC's minimum standards call for a master's degree in a relevant field, 2,000 hours of supervised work experience specific to the AADC domains, 180 hours of domain-specific education (including six hours in counselor ethics and responsibilities), and 100 hours of supervision distributed across the domains with at least ten hours in each. The IC&RC AADC case studies are 5 cases and about 5,606 words.

The 3 A.M. Intake: Withdrawal Risk vs. a Custody Hearing

Denise, 41, arrives at your outpatient intake at 3 a.m. escorted by her sister.

1,124 words, about 6 min 2

Moderation Goal Under a Court Order

Marcus, 27, was referred by the court after his second DUI in three years. He has generalized anxiety, no prescriber, and works the night shift, sleeping from 8 a.m.

1,121 words, about 6 min 3

A Bar Sighting, a Broken Confidence, and a Probation Officer

You facilitate a closed eight-person early recovery group. In session five, member A announces that he saw member B "at a bar on Saturday, drinking like nothing was wrong." B is on probation with a no-alcohol condition.

1,070 words, about 5 min 4

Pregnant, Homeless, and Two Systems at Once

Renee, 29, is 22 weeks pregnant and has been on buprenorphine for four months, prescribed through the hospital's OB clinic 40 minutes away. She has an open child protective services case regarding her 6-year-old, who is living with Renee's mother.

1,106 words, about 6 min 5

The Gift Card, the Subpoena, and the Supervisor's Request

You work at a rural agency where everyone knows everyone. Karen, 45, a licensed practical nurse, has completed 12 weeks of intensive outpatient treatment for alcohol use disorder and brings you a $150 restaurant gift card and a handwritten thank-you card.

1,185 words, about 6 min