The purpose of the Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors (ADC) is to administer and enforce the statutory authority and to monitor the needs of the consuming public. The board examines and certifies all eligible candidates for entry into the profession of Alcohol and Drug Counseling. It recommends appropriate changes in the law to assure fairness and equality. The board conducts formal hearings when necessary and prosecutes by due process any violators of KRS 309.080 to 309.089.
The board is a self-supporting agency and receives no General Fund tax appropriation. It is funded entirely through fees assessed for licensing its professionals.
Please scroll to the bottom of the page for additional announcements and training opportunities.
New regulations effective Aug. 25, 2015 Kentucky Administrative Regulations (KARs) that correspond to Kentucky Revised Statute (KRS) 309.080 � 309.089 are now in effect. Published Statutes and Regulations are located under the Resources tab.
Immediate impact to all credentialed alcohol and drug counselors:
Information regarding KRS 210.366 - Training program in suicide assessment, treatment, and management can be found at:
June 2016
Important Notice Regarding New Online System
You must create a brand new username and password.
Old One Stop Usernames and passwords are no longer valid and will not work.
v Social Security number is used strictly as an identifier to accurately match old system data to new system data. It will not remain within public view and has strict security.
v Please pay close attention to the required fields when registering your account.
v When individual Board�s online renewal is completed, we will use the valid email address to communicate any new features or procedures. After your new user account is set up, you can print a new card or certificate. Legacy License Number and License Number will show identical licensure status and are valid to use today.
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The Office of Occupations and Professions suggests completing your renewal at least two weeks prior to your expiration date.