AOD Test Preparation 101: A Guide for Addiction Counselors

The AOD certification exam is a fundamental part of the professionalization of addiction counselors. Certification and licensure ensure that counselors meet specific educational and training requirements and demonstrate competence in the field. This key requirement ensures that clients receive quality care and best practice intervention. AOD Test Preparation 101: A Guide for Addiction Counselors is a repository of information to prepare individuals preparing for certification/licensure. This book outlines the 12-core functions and 46 global criteria, ethics, addiction models, counseling theories, co-occurring disorders, medication class and the effects of psychoactive drugs on the central nervous system in an innovative way. This book uses learning styles (auditory, visual, kinesthetic) to craft the best way to present information for different learners.