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Everything you need to become an addiction counselor in Arizona: the licensure ladder, ABCAC certification, exams, hours, costs, and the fastest path to your first job.
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US overdose deaths fell sharply in 2024 and 2025 — but Arizona's went up. Here's what the data shows, who's most affected, and why Arizona is a national outlier.
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There's no FDA-approved medication for meth addiction — but there is a treatment with strong evidence behind it. Here's why contingency management deserves a bigger role in Arizona.
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AI note-takers promise to give counselors their evenings back. Here's an honest look at the benefits, the real risks, and the consent problem you can't skip.
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42 CFR Part 2's aligned rule is now enforceable. Here's what changed for SUD records — single consent, breach notification, new patient rights, and SUD counseling notes.
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Arizona is one of the first states where the Counseling Compact went live. Here's what the privilege to practice lets Arizona LPCs do — and the important limits.
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Computer-based testing, 150 questions, a 3-hour limit — here is what to expect and how to prepare.
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A complete breakdown of the IC&RC ADC exam: 150 questions, a 200–800 score, a passing line of 500, and four weighted domains. Know exactly what you're walking into.
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SB1062 renamed Arizona's substance-abuse licenses and expanded their scope to behavioral addictions. Here's what changed, when, and what it means for your practice.
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Arizona's addiction-counseling license has three tiers: LACT, LAAC, and LIAC. Here's what each one requires, what it lets you do, and how to climb the ladder.
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In Arizona, certification and licensure are two different things. Here's exactly what separates ABCAC/IC&RC certification from AZBBHE licensure — and which one you actually need.
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Hold multiple ABCAC credentials? Align them into a single, unified renewal cycle and simplify future renewals.
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ABCAC is transitioning to a digital certificate system. Paper copies will no longer be automatically mailed.
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