Ethical Principles and Confidentiality Issues in Addiction Work

Participants will explore the ethical issues that are shared with other fields in psychotherapy and those that are unique to the addiction treatment arena. We will begin with a review of the ethical principles of Autonomy, Fidelity, Justice, Beneficence, and Non-Malfeasance. Issues such as professional boundaries, confidentiality (HIPAA and 42 CFR), and cultural considerations (colonization, historical trauma and class issues) will also be explored. (6 CEUs)