Ethical Practice Flashcards
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Informed consent in substance use disorder treatment must include all of the following EXCEPT:
Answer: The counselor's personal recovery history
Informed consent covers treatment parameters and client rights, not the counselor's personal history, which is not required for disclosure.
A CAADE-certified educator is approached by a pharmaceutical company offering payment for recommending their medication-assisted treatment product to clients. This represents:
Answer: A conflict of interest that must be declined or fully disclosed
Accepting payment for product recommendations creates a conflict of interest that compromises client welfare and professional integrity.
Cultural humility in ethical alcohol/drug counseling practice primarily involves:
Answer: Ongoing self-reflection and openness to learning from clients about their cultural context
Cultural humility requires lifelong learning and self-examination rather than assuming expertise about any cultural group.
A client in a group session discloses another group member's relapse to the counselor privately. The counselor should first:
Answer: Encourage the disclosing client to address group confidentiality expectations and evaluate safety
The counselor should address group confidentiality norms and assess whether the relapse creates a safety concern before taking further action.
The ethical principle of nonmaleficence in alcohol/drug education means the counselor must:
Answer: Avoid actions that cause unnecessary harm to clients
Nonmaleficence is the obligation to 'do no harm,' guiding counselors to avoid interventions that could injure clients.
A counselor who uses self-disclosure about personal recovery to build rapport should ensure that disclosures are:
Answer: Purposeful, brief, and in service of the client's therapeutic goals
Ethical self-disclosure must be intentional and client-focused, not driven by the counselor's need for connection.
Which action best demonstrates the ethical principle of fidelity in substance use counseling?
Answer: Keeping promises made to clients and honoring professional commitments
Fidelity means being faithful to commitments, maintaining trust, and following through on professional obligations.