CADC Alcohol and Drug Counselor Professional and Ethical Responsibilities 3

Question 1

A counselor discovers that a colleague is practicing while impaired by alcohol during work hours. The counselor's primary ethical obligation is to:

Accepted Answer

Report the behavior to a supervisor or licensing board to protect clients

Answer

Counselors have an ethical obligation to report colleague impairment that poses risk to clients, as client welfare takes precedence over collegial loyalty.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the ethical principle of 'veracity' in addiction counseling?

Accepted Answer

Being honest with clients, even when information may be difficult to hear

Answer

Veracity refers to the obligation to be truthful with clients, which builds trust and supports informed decision-making.

Question 3

A counselor who has a personal history of addiction is considering sharing this with a client who is struggling with shame. This practice is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Potentially therapeutic self-disclosure if done purposefully and in the client's best interest

Answer

Purposeful self-disclosure can be therapeutic when done intentionally, sparingly, and with the client's welfare as the primary consideration.

Question 4

Under 42 CFR Part 2, which situation would allow disclosure of a client's substance use disorder records WITHOUT a patient consent form?

Accepted Answer

A medical emergency where disclosure is necessary to protect the client's life

Answer

42 CFR Part 2 permits disclosure without consent in a bona fide medical emergency to protect the patient's life.

Question 5

A client asks the counselor to write a letter supporting their disability claim, stating they are unable to work due to addiction. The counselor has not assessed the client's work capacity. The ethical response is to:

Accepted Answer

Decline to write documentation that goes beyond the counselor's professional assessment

Answer

Counselors must not provide documentation, opinions, or statements outside their area of assessed competence, as this violates professional integrity.

Alcohol and Drug Counselor Exam Practice Test

Alcohol and Drug Counselor Exam Practice Test

CADC Alcohol and Drug Counselor Professional and Ethical Responsibilities 3