NCAAC Exam Information and Outline
National Certified Adolescent Addictions Counselor
Syllabus Update Checked on: November 6, 2026
NCAAC Exam Syllabus & Study Guide
Before you start practicing with our exam simulator, it is essential to understand the
official NCAAC exam objectives. This course outline serves as your roadmap.
The information below reflects the 2026 syllabus defined by
NCC-AP.
Below are complete topics detail with latest syllabus and course outline, that will help you good knowledge about exam objectives and topics that you have to prepare. These contents are covered in questions and answers pool of exam.
- Exam Format
- Computer-based multiple-choice examination
- Adolescent Development
- Brain development and risk-taking
- Adolescent Substance Use Patterns
- Prevalence and risk factors
- Assessment and Screening of Adolescents
- CRAFFT and assessments
- Treatment Approaches and Family Involvement
- Family therapy models
- Co-Occurring Disorders in Youth
- Mental health conditions
- Prevention and Education
- School and community programs
- Legal and Ethical Issues with Minors
- Consent and confidentiality