Addiction Counseling – Massachusetts

Licensed Alcohol/Drug Counselor (LADC-I)

Massachusetts requires that applicants for this licensure have a master’s degree in behavioral sciences with 18 graduate semester hours in counseling, 260 hours in alcohol and drug education, and 10 hours in ethics education.

Certified Alcohol/Drug Counselor – Advanced Level (CADC-II)

Massachusetts requires that applicants for this licensure have a master’s degree in counseling or a closely related field with 174 hours in alcohol and drug education and 6 hours in ethics education.

Addictions Counseling degree meets both LADC-I and CADC-II requirements.

For more information:

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/information-for-licensed-alcohol-and-drug-counselors