Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) Practice Exam

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What is a common ethical issue facing substance abuse counselors?

Managing client relationships
Ensuring informed consent
Providing adequate referrals
Enforcing group dynamics

The correct answer is: Ensuring informed consent

Ensuring informed consent is a vital ethical issue for substance abuse counselors because it embodies the fundamental principle of client autonomy. Informed consent involves providing clients with clear, comprehensive information about the nature of the treatment, the goals, the potential risks and benefits, alternative options, and the counselor's qualifications. This process empowers clients to make educated decisions regarding their treatment, fostering trust in the therapeutic relationship. Effective informed consent also emphasizes the counselor's responsibility to respect the client's right to make choices about their care, which is particularly important in substance abuse treatment where clients may feel vulnerable and uncertain. Failing to adequately ensure informed consent can lead to ethical violations and undermine the client’s ability to participate actively in their own recovery process. This highlights its critical role in establishing ethical practice within counseling.