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The Center for Addiction Studies and Research is a Massachusetts Bureau of Substance Abuse Services approved distance-learning provider of education in the chemical dependency field.
COVID-19 Update: The Massachusetts Bureau of Substance Abuse Services has waived the 50% face-to-face requirement for continuing education for all substance abuse certifications.
You may now complete all coursework through approved distance learning programs.
Education Requirements and Courses
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor Assistant (LADC Assistant)
High school diploma or equivalent.
Documentation of 50 hours of accepted substance abuse specific education including 10 hours of education in each of the following five subject areas:
- Assessment
- Counseling
- Case Management
- Client/Family/Community Education
- Professional Responsibility
There is no limit on the number of hours that can be earned through accepted distance learning education.
Required Courses
Massachusetts LADC Assistant 50-hour Required Training
Massachusetts LADC Assistant 50-hour Required Training
$245
Topics covered include:
- Assessment – 10 hours
- Counseling – 10 hours
- Case Management – 10 hours
- Client/Family/Community Education – 10 hours
- Professional Responsibility – 10 hours
50 Hours – $245
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Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC I, II)
LADC I: Master’s degree in behavioral science with 18 graduate semester hours in counseling.
LADC II: High school diploma or equivalency.
Documentation of 270 hours of approved education related to substance abuse counseling.
Of the 270 hours:
- 110 hours must be related to knowledge of alcoholism and drug abuse
- 75 hours must be related to alcohol/drug abuse counseling, assessment, clinical evaluation, treatment planning and case management
- 75 hours must be related to patient/family/community education, cultural competency, and/or other co-existing issues
- 10 hours must be related to professional and ethical responsibilities
There is no limit on the number of hours that can be earned through accepted distance learning education.
Section 1: Knowledge of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse – 110 Hours
Massachusetts LADC I, II 110-hour Required Section 1 Training
Massachusetts LADC I, II 110-hour Required Section 1 Training
$450
This course focuses on knowledge of alcoholism and drug abuse.
Topics covered include:
- Pharmacology of psychoactive substances
- Medication-assisted treatment
- Theoretical models of addiction
110 Hours – $450
Please contact our office for information regarding payment plan options.
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Section 2: Alcohol and Drug Counseling; Assessment; Clinical Evaluation; Treatment Planning; and Case Management – 75 Hours
Massachusetts LADC I, II 75-hour Required Section 2 Training
Massachusetts LADC I, II 75-hour Required Section 2 Training
$350
This course focuses on alcohol and drug counseling, assessment, clinical evaluation, treatment planning, and case management.
Topics covered include:
- Enhancing motivation for change
- Screening and assessment for substance use disorders
- Treatment planning
- Comprehensive case management
75 Hours – $350
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Section 3: Patient/Family/Community Education; Cultural Competency; Co-Existing Issues – 75 Hours
Massachusetts LADC I, II 75-hour Required Section 3 Training
Massachusetts LADC I, II 75-hour Required Section 3 Training
$350
This courses focuses on patient/family/community education, cultural competency, and co-existing issues.
Topics covered include:
- Co-Occurring disorders
- Cultural competence
- Communicable diseases: HIV/AIDS
75 Hours – $350
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Section 4: Professional and Ethical Responsibilities – 10 Hours
Massachusetts LADC I, II 10-hour Required Section 4 Training
Massachusetts LADC I, II 10-hour Required Section 4 Training
$115
This course focuses on professional and ethical responsibilities.
Topics covered include:
- Ethical principles and legal issues in addiction counseling
- Counselor-client relationships
- Transference/countertransference
- Boundary issues
- Counselor impairment and counselor wellness
- Clinical supervision and counselor competence
- Continuing education and professional readiness
- The HIPAA Privacy Rule
- Application of ethical codes in professional practice
10 Hours – $115