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Counseling substance abuse users.
NASW: National Association of Social
Workers- code of ethics.
 NAADAC: National Association of
Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors.code of ethics.
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NASW: “The NASW Code of Ethics is intended to serve as a guide to the everyday
professional conduct of social workers. This Code includes four sections. The first Section,
"Preamble," summarizes the social work profession's mission and core values. The second
section, "Purpose of the NASW Code of Ethics," provides an overview of the Code's main
functions and a brief guide for dealing with ethical issues or dilemmas in social work
practice. The third section, "Ethical Principles," presents broad ethical principles, based
on social work's core values, that inform social work practice. The final section, "Ethical
Standards," includes specific ethical standards to guide social workers' conduct and to
provide a basis for adjuration”.
Code of Ethics (2014). Retrieved February 10, 2014
NAADAC: “We counselors have a lot of power! As authorities on this terrible disease of
addiction, let us be careful to never use power for petty or vindictive ends. To never
thoughtlessly reject a client. We can affirm our client’s sense of value, or we can
damage them with a casual joke or comment at their expense. We can help them to
respect themselves, or we can tear down their self-esteem by treating them
disrespectfully and unimportant. We have the power to do great good or great harm.
Today, let me remember my power and take care to use it wisely.”
NAADAC Code of Ethics (2013). In Code of Ethics . Retrieved February 10, 2014
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In the NAADAC there are seventeen
main code of ethics that are listed and
correspond also to the NASW code of
ethics.
NASW – For autonomy in social work
code of ethics it means that a social
worker does not have the right to release
any information to someone and cannot
mark a client such as name or address,
or even a tracking number.
 NAADAC- It allows others to the freedom
to choose their own destiny.
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NAADAC Code of Ethics (2013). In Code of Ethics . Retrieved February 10,
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Code of Ethics (2014). Retrieved February 10, 2014
NAADAC- The responsibility to observe
and obey legal and ethical directives.
 In NASW this would be the whole code
of ethics, which means we need to
make sure we are ethical and know
what is legal and illegal.
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NAADAC: The responsibility to refuse to
carry out directives that are illegal or
unethical.
 NASW: This would fall under for social
workers 1.09 sexual relationships, 1.10
physical contact, 1.11 sexual
harassment, and 1.12 derogatory
language.
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NAADAC- To help others
NASW- This principle requires researchers to
minimize the risks of harm and maximize the
potential benefits of their work. This principle
demands that researchers and IRBs conduct a
careful assessment of the risks of harm and the
potential benefits of the research and ensure that
the potential benefits justify the risks of harm. This
may include, in some cases, alternative ways of
obtaining the benefits sought in the research.
The difference here is NAADAC is just to help
others while social workers use beneficence to
reduce the risk of harm to clients.
NAADAC: To pass along the good that
we receive to others.
 NASW: For social work this could be 3.08
continuing education and staff
development, which means to learn
more and more so you can benefit your
clients in any way. This could involve
going to classes, or socializing with other
social workers.
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NAADAC- To possess the necessary skills
and knowledge to treat the clientele in a
chosen discipline and to remain current
with treatment modalities, theories and
techniques.
 NASW-This is where social workers strive
to continue their professional knowledge
and skills and apply them to practice.
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NAADAC- Fair and equal treatment to
others in a just manner.
 NASW- For social workers this would be 1.05
Cultural competence and social diversity
where social workers need to understand
against race, ethnicity, national origin,
color, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, or expression of age, marital status,
political belief, religion, immigration status,
and mental or physical disability.
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NAADAC- To use available resources in a
judicious and conscientious manner, to
give back.
 NASW- This would relate to the value of
service which is the social workers
primary goal to help people in need and
to address social problems.
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NAADAC- Tell the truth in all dealing with
clients, colleagues, business associates
and the community.
 NASW- This would relate to 2.04 disputes
involving colleagues which means social
workers should not take advantage of a
dispute between a colleague and an
employer to obtain a position or
otherwise advance. Social workers
should not go against their colleagues.
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NAADAC: To be true to your word,
keeping promises and commitments.
 NASW: This relates to 1.01 commitment to
clients which social workers primary
responsibility is to promote the wellbeing
of clients. In other words the client
comes first in problems.
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NAADAC: The responsibility to not
abandon those with whom you work.
 NASW: To me this sounds like 3.06 client
transfer, if you feel you cannot connect
with a client or you cannot help with
their issue, you need to politely transfer
them to someone you know can help
them.
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NAADAC: To work hard in the chosen
profession, to be mindful, careful and
thorough in the services delivered.
 NASW: This also refers to service in social
work, where social workers primary goal
is to help people in need and to address
social problems.
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NAADAC: Use of good judgment,
honoring confidentiality and the privacy
of others.
 NASW: This would be 1.07 privacy and
confidentiality which states social
workers should respect clients right to
privacy and not release and information
of client to others.
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NAADAC: To work of professional and
personal growth to be the best you can
be.
 NASW: 1.01 commitment to clients which
states, is to do the best you can with
clients and to help make sure to
succeed in what they came to see you
with.
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NAADAC: Do no harm to the interest in
clients.
 NASW: This would fall under most code of
ethics in social work all say that no harm
should be done to clients.
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NAADAC: When necessary, make
amends to those who have been
harmed or injured.
 NASW: This would fall under the value
importance of human relationships
which states a social worker should
understand change in an individual and
to engage in that change with them.
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NAADAC: To protect yourself and
personal interest.
 NASW: This falls under most ethics as well,
a social worker needs to make sure they
are not “burned out” and can focus
primarily on the client and the clients
only.
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NAADAC Code of Ethics (2013). In Code of Ethics . Retrieved
February 10, 2014
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Code of Ethics (2014). Retrieved February 10, 2014