ETHICS FOR ADDICTIONS COUNSELING QUALITY
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
Number of NAADAC principles in the Code of Ethics - Correct Answer 9
Definition of "profession" - Correct Answer A profession is a group of people who share a
common body of knowledge, a code ethics, and a concern for their peers.
Code of Ethics - Correct Answer A written system of standards of ethical conduct
When was the Code of Ethics first adopted? - Correct Answer June 21st, 1987
Purpose of a code of ethics - Correct Answer -Protection for the public
-Rules of conduct
-Means of accountability
-Stability within the profession
-Control internal disagreement
-Allow profession to regulate itself without government intervention
-Highlights standards of practice in event of malpractice suit or licensing complaint
What is the NCC? - Correct Answer The National Certification Commission
-This is autonomous credentialing arm of NAADAC
What is the IC&RC? - Correct Answer The International Certification Reciprocity Consortium
Ethics - Correct Answer A major branch of philosophy, encompassing right conduct and good
life.
, Prudence (in ethics) - Correct Answer A habit of mind and will that inclines a person to act with
integrity
Subdivisions of ethics - Correct Answer Principle ethics and virtue ethics
Principle ethics - Correct Answer "What should I do?"
-Tell a person how to act in a given situation
-Allow for systematic evaluation of how an ethical dilemma should be handled
Virtue ethics - Correct Answer "Who should I be?"
-Define the kind of person the counselor aspires to be
Principles and virtues in the Code of Ethics (9) - Correct Answer 1. Autonomy- Supporting
client's independence
2. Beneficence- Obligation to do good
3. Justice- Providing equal and fair treatment
4. Obedience- Observing laws and regulations
5. Competence- Being educated, trained, and prepared
6. Fidelity- Exercising honesty and trust
7. Loyalty- Demonstrating allegiance to the client
8. Discretion- Valuing the right to privacy
9. Nonmaleficence- Doing no harm
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
Number of NAADAC principles in the Code of Ethics - Correct Answer 9
Definition of "profession" - Correct Answer A profession is a group of people who share a
common body of knowledge, a code ethics, and a concern for their peers.
Code of Ethics - Correct Answer A written system of standards of ethical conduct
When was the Code of Ethics first adopted? - Correct Answer June 21st, 1987
Purpose of a code of ethics - Correct Answer -Protection for the public
-Rules of conduct
-Means of accountability
-Stability within the profession
-Control internal disagreement
-Allow profession to regulate itself without government intervention
-Highlights standards of practice in event of malpractice suit or licensing complaint
What is the NCC? - Correct Answer The National Certification Commission
-This is autonomous credentialing arm of NAADAC
What is the IC&RC? - Correct Answer The International Certification Reciprocity Consortium
Ethics - Correct Answer A major branch of philosophy, encompassing right conduct and good
life.
, Prudence (in ethics) - Correct Answer A habit of mind and will that inclines a person to act with
integrity
Subdivisions of ethics - Correct Answer Principle ethics and virtue ethics
Principle ethics - Correct Answer "What should I do?"
-Tell a person how to act in a given situation
-Allow for systematic evaluation of how an ethical dilemma should be handled
Virtue ethics - Correct Answer "Who should I be?"
-Define the kind of person the counselor aspires to be
Principles and virtues in the Code of Ethics (9) - Correct Answer 1. Autonomy- Supporting
client's independence
2. Beneficence- Obligation to do good
3. Justice- Providing equal and fair treatment
4. Obedience- Observing laws and regulations
5. Competence- Being educated, trained, and prepared
6. Fidelity- Exercising honesty and trust
7. Loyalty- Demonstrating allegiance to the client
8. Discretion- Valuing the right to privacy
9. Nonmaleficence- Doing no harm
