Section: Module 5: Lesson 2: Ethical Issues in Substance Use Disorder Treatment settings | Substance Use and Public Health | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
    • Explore the general ethical principles that provide the basis for addressing concerns in substance use disorder treatment settings.
    • Summarize the ethical dilemmas faced in substance use disorder treatment settings.
    • Examine the relevance of the NAADAC Code of Ethics in guiding client-counselor relationships in substance use disorder treatment settings.
    Approximate time required to complete the readings (at 144 words/minute) and assignments for this lesson: 2 hours and 54 minutes.

    • Required Learning Resources
    • Read the content under the heading "Core Ethical Principles" (27 minutes)

      The ASAM Principles of Addiction Medicine - Ethical Issues in Addiction Practice

    • Read the entire article. (28 minutes)

      Indian Journal of Medical Ethics

    • Read the content under the heading "Introduction to NAADAC/NCC AP Ethical Standards" on page 1 (3 minutes)

      National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors

    • Supplementary Learning Resources (Not Required)
    • Read the content under the heading "Basic Ethical Principles" (14 minutes)