CAADE Ethical & Legal Considerations in Substance Abuse Counseling 3

Question 1

A CAADE-certified counselor is subpoenaed to testify about a client's treatment. Without a client waiver, the counselor should:

Accepted Answer

Appear and assert the client's confidentiality protections until a court order is issued

Answer

A subpoena alone does not override 42 CFR Part 2 or state confidentiality; the counselor should appear, assert protections, and await a proper court order.

Question 2

Which ethical principle most directly prohibits a counselor from entering into a business partnership with a current client?

Accepted Answer

Avoiding dual relationships

Answer

Dual relationship prohibitions prevent counselors from engaging in business, personal, or romantic relationships with clients that could impair professional objectivity.

Question 3

A client signs a release allowing their employer to receive information about their treatment progress. The counselor may ethically disclose:

Accepted Answer

Only the specific information the client authorized in the release

Answer

A release of information authorizes disclosure only of what is explicitly stated; counselors may not exceed the scope of the client's consent.

Question 4

The ethical principle of 'fidelity' in counseling means the counselor must:

Accepted Answer

Honor commitments and keep promises made to clients

Answer

Fidelity refers to faithfulness to commitments, including being honest, keeping promises, and maintaining trustworthiness in the therapeutic relationship.

Question 5

A counselor working in a faith-based recovery program has strong religious beliefs that conflict with a client's lifestyle. Ethically, the counselor should:

Accepted Answer

Provide competent, non-judgmental services or refer the client if personal beliefs impair effectiveness

Answer

Ethical codes require counselors to set aside personal values that would impair their effectiveness, and to refer clients when those values cannot be reconciled with providing competent care.

(CAADE) California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators Certification Practice Test

(CAADE) California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators Certification Practice Test

CAADE Ethical & Legal Considerations in Substance Abuse Counseling 3