NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals, in partnership with the Illinois Association of Extended Care for NCRS; examination through the National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals (NCC AP) · NCRS credential pathway mapped to the NCPRSS examination by requirement 8 of NAADAC's currently linked Illinois Peer Specialist Program initial application, bearing footer 04-2023. The official NCPRSS Examination Details page states four weighted content areas but provides no outline version or effective date. Checked 2026-10-18. NCRS and NCPRSS remain distinct credentials; the evidence establishes the examination required for NCRS, not a credential rename.

This original 20-question sample covers selected topics across the outline. It does not reproduce official exam questions or cover every tested topic.

• Illinois Peer Specialist Program
• Initial Credential Application for National Certified Recovery Specialist (NCRS)
• National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS)
• NAADAC/NCC AP Code of Ethics
• SAMHSA TIP 64, Chapter 1—Introduction to Peer Support Services
• SAMHSA TIP 64, Chapter 2—Roles of the Peer Worker
• SAMHSA TIP 64, Chapter 3—Peer Worker Core Functions
• SAMHSA TIP 35, Chapter 1—A New Look at Motivation
• SAMHSA TIP 35, Chapter 3—Motivational Interviewing as a Counseling Style
• SAMHSA TIP 57—Trauma-Informed Care: A Sociocultural Perspective
• 5 Action Steps to Help Someone Having Thoughts of Suicide
• What to Do If You Think Someone Is Overdosing
• 5 Things to Know About Naloxone
• SAMHSA TIP 63, Chapter 3D—Buprenorphine
• SAMHSA TIP 63, Chapter 3B—Methadone
• SAMHSA TIP 63, Chapter 3C—Naltrexone
• FDA requiring Boxed Warning updated to improve safe use of benzodiazepine drug class
• Understanding Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records or Part 2
• Fact Sheet: 42 CFR Part 2 Final Rule