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Counselors of Problem and Compulsive Gambling Certification (PCGC)
Principle 1: Legal and Moral Standards
The welfare and dignity of the client are to be protected and valued above all else. ICB Certified Counselors of Problem and Compulsive Gambling, in the practice of Problem and Compulsive Gambling Treatment 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 Gambling Treatment profession.
- The welfare and dignity of the client are to be protected and valued above all else.
- ICB Certified Counselors of Problem and Compulsive Gambling shall not physically or verbally abuse their clients.
- ICB Certified Counselors of Problem and Compulsive Gambling shall not abuse alcohol.
- ICB Certified Counselors of Problem and Compulsive Gambling shall not financially exploit their clients.
- ICB Certified Counselors of Problem and Compulsive Gambling shall not abuse legal drugs.
- In some circumstances, ICB Certified Counselors of Problem and Compulsive Gambling may themselves use properly prescribed, mood altering drugs for necessary and appropriate medical reasons. In such circumstances, ICB Certified Counselors of Problem and Compulsive Gambling should weigh their ability to serve in counseling relationships.
- ICB Certified Counselors of Problem and Compulsive Gambling shall not possess or use any illegal drugs under any circumstances.
- ICB Certified Counselors of Problem and Compulsive Gambling 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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