RCEBSAD - Behavioral Sciences - Alcohol & Drug Abuse Studies

The Behavioral Sciences COE in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Studies is designed to meet the specific training requirements of the New Mexico Counseling and Therapy Board for the Licensed Substance Abuse Associate Counselor (LSAA) and the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADAC) Credentials. This certificate meets the most rigorous training requirements (LADAC) and therefore also meets the training requirements for LSAA.

• LSAA – 90 clock hours (6 credit hours) in alcohol and drug abuse studies

• LADAC – 276 total clock hours (18.4 credit hours): 180 clock hours (12 credit hours) in alcohol and drug abuse studies, 90 clock hours (6 credits) in counseling, and 15 clock hours (0.4 credit hour).

Licensure has additional Education and Experience requirements. For the most recent requirements please refer to the NM Counseling and Therapy Practice Board website at: https://www.rld.nm.gov/boards-and-commissions/individual-boards-and-commissions/counseling-and-therapy-practice/licensing-registration-and-renewal/