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The NAADAC/NCC AP Code of Ethics, the most recent version of which is effective January 1, 2021, was updated to meet the needs of current addictions practice. It is a completely new document; built from the ground up with major enhancements and additions to the previous version.
The Code of Ethics reflects the ideals of NAADAC and its members. When an ethics complaint is filed with NAADAC, it is evaluated by consulting the NAADAC Code of Ethics.
The NAADAC Code of Ethics was written to reflect the ideals and govern the conduct of NAADAC and its members, and shall be the accepted standard of conduct for NAADAC members and addiction professionals certified by the National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals.
The NAADAC/NCC AP Code of Ethics provides in-depth and clear guidance and direction to those who work directly or indirectly with people struggling with substance use or addictive behavior disorders.
Code promotes ethical decision making, reduces ambiguity, and encour - ages risk identification and management. It is a living document that is updated as the profession grows and evolves. In 2019, the Chair of the NAADAC Ethics Committee (Mita Johnson, EdD, LPC, MAC, SAP, CTHP-II), the Chair of the NCC AP Ethics Committee (Rose Maire,
The NAADAC/NCC AP Code of Ethics could not possibly cover all professional ethical and unethical activities and scenarios. Instead, the Code promotes ethical decision making, reduces ambiguity, and encourages risk identification and management.
The code of ethics reflects ideals of NAADAC and its members, and is designed as a statement of the values of the profession and as a guide for making clinical decisions. When an ethics complaint is filed with NAADAC or NCC AP, it is evaluated by consulting the NAADAC/NCCAP Code of Ethics.