NAADAC Code of Ethics

Course overview

Course Description: This course provides an overview of the NAADAC/NCC AP Code of Ethics (2025) for addiction professionals. It reviews ethical principles governing counseling relationships, confidentiality, professional responsibilities, cultural competency, assessment, supervision, technology use, and ethical decision-making. Participants will gain practical knowledge to apply ethical standards in real-world behavioral health settings. This course is appropriate for beginning, intermediate, and advanced-level practitioners who wish to learn more about boundary issues and ethics. It is also a good resource for licensed therapists who need continuing education in ethics for license renewal. Authors: NAADAC/NCC AP Learning Objectives: This course will provide professionals with detailed information about ethics. Specifically, the practitioner will: Identify and describe key ethical principles outlined in the NAADAC/NCC AP Code of Ethics. Apply ethical decision-making models to common scenarios in addiction counseling practice. Demonstrate understanding of confidentiality, boundaries, and professional responsibilities in clinical settings. Citation: NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals, & National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals (NCC AP). (2025). NAADAC/NCC AP code of ethics (Effective June 1, 2025). https://www.naadac.org/code-of-ethics