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February 7, 2012 

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Certified AODA Counselor Code of Ethics cont.

PRINCIPLE 4: Legal Standards and Moral Standards

The assessment specialist must uphold the legal and accepted moral codes which pertain to professional conduct.

  • IAODAPCA certified professionals engaged in the delivery of alcohol and other drug abuse services, shall show respect and regard for the laws and norms of the communities in which they work. They recognize that violations of legal standards will damage their own reputation and the AODA profession.

  • IAODAPCA certified professionals shall not abuse alcohol.

  • IAODAPCA certified professionals shall not abuse legal drugs.

  • In some circumstances, IAODAPCA certified professionals may use physician prescribed, mind-altering drugs for necessary and appropriate medical reasons. In such circumstances, they should weigh their ability to perform in the delivery of AODA services.

  • IAODAPCA certified professionals shall not possess or use any illegal drugs under any circumstances.

  • IAODAPCA certified professionals shall not furnish their clients, with alcohol or other mind-altering chemicals.
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