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ETHICS IN THE FIELD OF ADDICTION How might the experience of…
ETHICS IN THE FIELD OF ADDICTION
How might the experience of listening to service users express pain impact a professional over time? Addiction professionals may struggle at times with repeated exposure to trauma and must prioritize self-care so that they can remain effective in their roles. Addiction professionals may sometimes be tempted to overextend themselves because they care about their service users, but blurred boundaries and burnout do not ultimately serve service users. The NAADAC Association for Addiction Professionals Code of Ethics provides guiding principles that outline the importance of confidentiality, clear roles, and professional responsibilities. When addiction professionals face any uncertainty about how to ethically approach a situation with a service user, they should review the NAADAC Code of Ethics. Ethical dilemmas are challenging even for experienced professionals, so it is also wise to consult with other colleagues and supervisors.
In this Discussion, you will select an ethical dilemma that an addiction professional might experience and describe how you would respond if you were the addiction professional. You will also explain how the NAADAC Code of Ethics applies to your scenario.
Learning resources
Thombs, D. L., & Osborn, C. J. (2019). Introduction to addictive behaviors (5th ed.). Guilford Press.
Chapter 10: The Controversial Science of Behavioral Addiction
NAADAC. (2021). NAADAC/NCC AP Code of ethics. Download NAADAC/NCC AP Code of ethics.https://www.naadac.org/assets/2416/naadac_code_of_ethics_112021.pdf
Sheffield, L. (2016). Legal and ethical standards for addiction counseling | confidentiality | self care [Video].Links to an external site. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5f-6N80bCo
Note: This video is approximately 12 minutes.
Walden University, LLC. (2022). Addiction professional – Scenarios of ethical dilemmas [Interactive media].Links to an external site. Walden University Canvas. https://waldenu.instructure.com/
Credentialing Requirements for Addiction Professionals
SAMHSA. (2020). TIP 42. Chapter 8 – Workforce and administrative concerns in working with people who have co-occurring disorders. Download TIP 42. Chapter 8 – Workforce and administrative concerns in working with people who have co-occurring disorders.https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/SAMHSA_Digital_Download/PEP20-02-01-004_Final_508.pdf
: Read only pages 240-243.
Addiction-Counselors.com. (n.d.). Addiction/substance abuse counselor requirements by stateLinks to an external site.. https://www.addiction-counselors.com/
Credentialing requirements vary widely from state to state for substance abuse counselors. This website allows one to search for the requirements by state. If the Addiction-Counselors.com website does not list specific information for your state, you may be able to find this information going to your state’s licensing board web site.
Scenario dilemma 3
Nicolette 23 year old history of addiction of methamphetamine as the therapist working with her she struggles with addiction and only sees rejection. Despite working with her and putting in time she feels it is not enough.
One day she asks for your phone number in case of emergency if she cannot reach her sponsor. My organisation encourages to have a good working relationship with our clients so i decide nothing is wrong with it.
The client starts to call me late at night asking me to meet her to help her through her cravings. How would you handle this situation?
Post in the subject line which ethical dilemma you selected, and then describe what you might do in that situation if you were the addiction professional. Identify at least one ethical code that you think applies to the situation. Why did you choose that code, and why do you think it applies to the situation?
