The Principles of NAADAC Code of Ethics Student Name: Unit Name: Unite Code: Instructor: Date of Submission:

Introduction With the recognition that NAADAC members and other certified counselors interact with clients from diverse backgrounds, NAADAC has devised a set of ethical principles that guide universal ethical deliberation. To a great extent, the principles encompassed in NAADAC’s code of ethics are premised on the recognition and encouragement of the idea that professional and personal ethics cannot be perceived as separate domains (The Association for Addiction Professionals, 2015). In this regard, NAADAC members and other addiction professionals recognize that an individual’s ability to do well is founded on an underlying concern to cater for the well-being of others. The bottom-line here is that the well-being of each person has an intimate correlation to the well-being of all people. The principles outlined in the NAADAC code of ethics are discussed below; 1. Autonomy This principle highlights the need for addiction professionals to support the independence, freedom, and self-determination of their clients. Therefore, addiction practitioners are obligated to respect client values, facilitate client independence, and respect the right of the client to make decisions regarding their health and general well-being (AAP, 2015). A violation of this principle occurs when the counselor emphasizes on a particular aspect of treatment to suit some vested preferences without any regard to client’s suggestions on the preferred mode of intervention. Adherence takes place when the counselor engages the client in a vivid discussion on the selected form of therapy without making any attempts to manipulate the client’s decision (Falls, 2006). 2. Beneficence According to this principle, addiction