February 8, 2010 

The welfare and dignity of the client are to be protected and valued above all else. IAODAPCA Certified AODA Professionals, in the practice of alcohol and other drug abuse services, show respect and regard for the laws of the communities in which they work. They recognize that violations of legal standards may damage their own reputation and that of the AODA profession.

1. The welfare and dignity of the client are to be protected and valued above all else.

2. IAODAPCA Certified AODA Professionals shall not physically or verbally abuse their clients.

3. IAODAPCA Certified AODA Professionals shall not abuse alcohol.

4. IAODAPCA Certified AODA Professionals shall not financially exploit their clients.

5. IAODAPCA Certified AODA Professionals shall not abuse legal drugs.

6. In some circumstances, IAODAPCA Certified AODA Professionals may themselves use properly prescribed, mood-altering drugs for necessary and appropriate medical reasons. In such circumstances, IAODAPCA Certified AODA Professionals should weigh their ability to serve in counseling relationships.

7. IAODAPCA Certified AODA Professionals shall not possess or use any illegal drugs under any circumstances.

8. IAODAPCA Certified AODA Professionals who can legally prescribe controlled substances must exercise clinical discretion in prescribing controlled substances which are mind altering and/or addictive.

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