Which credential is explicitly named as a current Addiction Counselor credential?

Which credential is explicitly named as a current Addiction Counselor credential?

• A. NBCC
• B. CAC2
• C. National Association credential
• D. None

Answer: (B)

The key idea is recognizing a credential that is specifically identified as an addiction counselor credential. The option CAC2 (Certified Addiction Counselor II) is a credential that explicitly titles someone as an addiction counselor and indicates an established level of certification in that field. It is the only choice that directly refers to addiction counseling certification, reflecting specialized training and practice in that area. The other options don’t fit as cleanly. NBCC credentials are for professional counselors in general (like the NCC) and aren’t labeled as addiction-specific. A “National Association credential” is too vague to be recognized as a current, explicit addiction counselor credential. And “none” would imply no credential exists, which isn’t accurate here since CAC2 is a recognized addiction counseling credential.

The key idea is recognizing a credential that is specifically identified as an addiction counselor credential. The option CAC2 (Certified Addiction Counselor II) is a credential that explicitly titles someone as an addiction counselor and indicates an established level of certification in that field. It is the only choice that directly refers to addiction counseling certification, reflecting specialized training and practice in that area.

The other options don’t fit as cleanly. NBCC credentials are for professional counselors in general (like the NCC) and aren’t labeled as addiction-specific. A “National Association credential” is too vague to be recognized as a current, explicit addiction counselor credential. And “none” would imply no credential exists, which isn’t accurate here since CAC2 is a recognized addiction counseling credential.