Ethics in Drug and Alcohol Counseling.
CCAPP Section 3,Chapter 5 Exam 2026
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What are Ethics - Correct answer-The discipline of dealing with what is good and
bad with moral duty and obligations- ethics are the principles of conduct governing
an individual or group
Name the three perspectives of ethical considerations - Correct answer-1.
Moral/professional judgments
2. Legal or regulatory
3. Ethical implications
What is a moral judgment - Correct answer-The individual counselor's own value
system.
"Do I feel comfortable doing ___________ ? "
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,Name 3 Legal or regulatory considerations for counselors - Correct answer--
Qualified to provide service, scope of practice
-Be aware of state licensure and certification laws
- Must refer if not qualified or unethical
Define Ethical implication - Correct answer-Principles set forth by the ethical
standards governing a particular profession
When considering ethical implications counselors should - Correct answer-a.
Responsible to know and understand the ethical principles whether state or national
guidelines
b. Consider all implications and apply to each client
c. All variables must be reviewed in each case ( medical, legal)
d. Confidentiality, except when potential harm to self or others
e.sensitive to moral and social codes
f. Be conservative in judgement and consult with other professionals
g. Be aware of areas of competence and appreciate weaknesses
What are Patient rights concerning Involuntary Commitment - Correct answer--
Patients are constitutionally entitled to treatment
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, -Commitment without treatment violates due process
-Must be treated in the least restrictive environment
- Some states give the right to refuse treatment associated with negative side
effects (psych drugs)
What are some of the Substance abuse patient considerations - Correct answer--
Patients are often pressured by others to undergo "volunteer " treatment
- Sign consents but often are not truly informed
- dependency characterized by self-delusion and it is sometimes necessary for the
counselor to use coercion
- professionals must offer freedom of choice and least restrictive treatment
What are some of the Abuses of patient rights in where and how treatment is
provided? - Correct answer--person forcing client into treatment owns facility
- employee organizations make arrangements with single treatment facility
-All reduce patient choice and lower quality of care
Why has there been a decline in Large chain private care facilities? - Correct
answer--abuses uncovered in 1992 suggested large chains not ethical
-Inappropriate admissions
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CCAPP Section 3,Chapter 5 Exam 2026
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
Guaranteed
What are Ethics - Correct answer-The discipline of dealing with what is good and
bad with moral duty and obligations- ethics are the principles of conduct governing
an individual or group
Name the three perspectives of ethical considerations - Correct answer-1.
Moral/professional judgments
2. Legal or regulatory
3. Ethical implications
What is a moral judgment - Correct answer-The individual counselor's own value
system.
"Do I feel comfortable doing ___________ ? "
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,Name 3 Legal or regulatory considerations for counselors - Correct answer--
Qualified to provide service, scope of practice
-Be aware of state licensure and certification laws
- Must refer if not qualified or unethical
Define Ethical implication - Correct answer-Principles set forth by the ethical
standards governing a particular profession
When considering ethical implications counselors should - Correct answer-a.
Responsible to know and understand the ethical principles whether state or national
guidelines
b. Consider all implications and apply to each client
c. All variables must be reviewed in each case ( medical, legal)
d. Confidentiality, except when potential harm to self or others
e.sensitive to moral and social codes
f. Be conservative in judgement and consult with other professionals
g. Be aware of areas of competence and appreciate weaknesses
What are Patient rights concerning Involuntary Commitment - Correct answer--
Patients are constitutionally entitled to treatment
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, -Commitment without treatment violates due process
-Must be treated in the least restrictive environment
- Some states give the right to refuse treatment associated with negative side
effects (psych drugs)
What are some of the Substance abuse patient considerations - Correct answer--
Patients are often pressured by others to undergo "volunteer " treatment
- Sign consents but often are not truly informed
- dependency characterized by self-delusion and it is sometimes necessary for the
counselor to use coercion
- professionals must offer freedom of choice and least restrictive treatment
What are some of the Abuses of patient rights in where and how treatment is
provided? - Correct answer--person forcing client into treatment owns facility
- employee organizations make arrangements with single treatment facility
-All reduce patient choice and lower quality of care
Why has there been a decline in Large chain private care facilities? - Correct
answer--abuses uncovered in 1992 suggested large chains not ethical
-Inappropriate admissions
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