Benefits of NAADAC's national certification including National Certified Addiction Counselor, Level I (NCAC I), National Certified Addiction Counselor, Level II (NCAC II) and Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) include:

• Affiliating yourself with peers who also seek high standards of professional excellence.



• Positioning yourself for career advancement and increased salary potential.



• Enhanced opportunities for independent practice.



• Authorized test-based credentials for the U.S. Department of Transportation's Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) program.



• A practice-developed credential by nationally certified professionals and continually updated to reflect current scientific findings and recognized best practices of addiction treatment, including co-occurring disorders.



• A secure international testing service to ensure the highest level of integrity.



• National recognition.