Ethics in Addictions Treatment

In their book, The Book of Ethics: Expert Guidance for Professionals who Treat Addiction, renowned psychiatric ethicists Cynthia Geppert and Laura Weiss Roberts tackle issues of autonomy, respect for persons, confidentiality, truth telling and nonmaleficence—setting the standard for contemporary ethical practices. They then illuminate these challenges with real-world case examples that show potential affects on a diverse group of patients, including women, adolescents, and people with co-occurring disorders or chronic pain.


9 CE Hours: Exam Only $45/ With Book $72

Course Objectives 

1. Describe the ethical foundations of substance abuse treatment, while highlighting characteristics of the therapeutic relations. 

2. Identify ethical issues in the treatment of women, children, and adolescents with substance abuse issues, as well as those with co-occurring disorders. 

3. Discuss the spiritual, cultural, and forensic evidence related to substance abuse treatment. 

4. Evaluate the ethical dilemmas in treating chronic pain in the context of addiction. 

5. Review current scientific, clinical, and social developments in the ethical treatment of addiction.


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