Protecting the Public through Competency Based Credentialing Standards

As a member-board of the International Credentialing & Reciprocity Consortium,
the International Reciprocity Board of Therapeutic Professional Counselors (IRBO) provides a means of examination and certification to qualified counselors in the field of alcohol and drug counseling.

Founded in 2004, IRBO adopted international standard developed by IC&RC for testing an applicant's proficiency in screening, assessment, and engagement; treatment planning, collaboration, and referral; counseling; and professional ethics.

The board currently offers the following certifications:
CADC-Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor
CAADC-Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor

IRBO Executive Board

Chairman
Gilberto Rodríguez, Jr. PhD

Vice-President
Víctor M. Rodriguez-Clemente

Director of Accreditation & Reciprocity
José G. Cruz Rodríguez, PhD, LMHC, LPC, LCDCS, CAADC, SAP

Secretary
Jaime Galarza Sierra, ThD

Treasurer
Dra. Rafaela Rosa

IRBO is a member-board of IC&RC, the global leader in the credentialing of prevention, addiction treatment, and recovery professionals. Organized in 1981, it provides standards and examinations to certification and licensing boards in 24 countries, 47 states and territories, five Native American regions, and all branches of the U.S. military. Click on the logo to the left to verify our status.

Certification Requirements
at-a-glance

CADC

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Overview of CADC Requirements

Experience
Up to 6,000 hours (depending on level and focus of degree), full- or part-time clinical counseling experience working with substance use disorder clients. 

Education
300 education hours. Of these hours, 180 must be specific to substance use disorders and the additional 120 may be related to the ADC Domains. 

Specific substance use disorder education for the CADC must be in the IC&RC ADC Domain topics and must be specifically focused on alcohol, tobacco, and/or other drug use issues. Key words in course titles are: substance abuse, substance use disorder, drug addiction, chemical dependency, alcohol, tobacco, drug use, or co-occurring disorders. General courses in clinical theory and therapeutic methods will count as related to SUD specialty services.



Supervision
Up to 300 hours (depending on level and focus of degree), of direct supervision in SUD services, specific to the IC&RC/ADC Performance Domains (with a minimum of 10 hours in each Domain.

Testing
IC&RC/ADC, Alcohol and Drug Counselor examination – or AADC exam (if you’re working on future Master’s degree.)

Code of Ethics
Sign and adhere to the current IRBO Code of Ethics.

Residency
Must live or work within the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico fifty-one (51%) percent of the time.

Application
When all requirements have been completed, submit your CADC application to IRBO for review. All documentation must be on copies of the forms provided and in the format specified in the application forms and instructions. Please note, all requirements must have been completed within the previous ten years of submitting the application.

Fee
Submit the non-refundable application fees with application.

Initial Certification
Once approved, the initial CADC certification period will be for two (2) years.

Renewal
Renewal at the end of the two (2) year period requires submission of the Renewal Application and proof of completion of at least 40 hours of continuing education, with at least 20 being SUD specific.

CAADC

Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Overview of CAADC Requirements

Experience 
2,000 hours, full- or part-time clinical counseling experience, post Masters degree, working with substance use disorder clients.

Education
Master’s Degree or higher, or license at a Master’s level, in psychology, social work, counseling, psychiatric nursing, addiction science, or marriage and family therapy, with a clinical application. 180 total education contact hours. 180 education hours that are specific to substance use disorders. 

Education for the CAADC must be in the IC&RC AADC Domain topics and must be specifically focused on alcohol, tobacco, and/or other drug use issues. Key words in course titles are: substance abuse, substance use disorder, drug addiction, chemical dependency, alcohol, tobacco, drug use, or co-occurring disorders. General courses in clinical theory and therapeutic methods will not count if not specific to SUD specialty services.

Supervision
100 hours of direct supervision in SUD services, post-Master’s degree, specific to the IC&RC/AADC Performance Domains (with a minimum of 25 hours in each Domain.


Testing
IC&RC/AADC, Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor examination

Code of Ethics
Sign and adhere to the current IRBO Code of Ethics. 

Residency
Must live or work within the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico fifty-one (51%) percent of the time.

Application
When all requirements have been completed, submit your CAADC application to IRBO for review. All documentation must be on copies of the forms provided and in the format specified in the application forms and instructions. Please note, all requirements must have been completed within the previous ten years of submitting the application.

Fee
Submit the non-refundable application fees with application.

Initial Certification
Once approved, the initial CAADC certification period will be for two (2) years.

Renewal
Renewal at the end of the two (2) year period requires submission of the Renewal Application and proof of completion of at least 40 hours of continuing education, with at least 20 hours being SUD specific.

The Certification Process

1

Submit Application

Submit application via mail for either the CADC or CAADC.  

2

Application Review

Your application is reviewed to ensure requirements are met.
A $150.00 Application Fee is required.

3

Application Approval

Your application is approved if you meet the requirements for examination.  A $150.00 Approval Fee will be required.

4

Exam Scheduled

A list of available dates will be provided to you.  Submit a $300.00 Examination Fee to schedule your exam.

5

Pass Exam

Your examination responses and score are reviewed and finalized.

6

Certification Issued

IRBO sends your certificate via mail  indicating that you have met all requirements for certification.  Your name also appears in our directory of certified professionals.

FAQs
Examinations

IRBO currently offers two examinations for the following credentials:
IC&RC/ADC-Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor
IC&RC/AADC-Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Each examination is three hours in duration and consists of 150 multiple-choice questions developed by IC&RC subject matter experts. 

Because each examination is designed to protect the public, only those candidates who demonstrate a high level of proficiency in screening, assessment, and engagement; counseling; treatment planning, collaboration, and referral; and professional ethics and responsibility will pass the examination. 

Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the IC&RC site for information on valuable Exam Study Materials that will help them to prepare for the IC&RC examination.  Click here to visit the IC&RC Exam Study Materials site.

Candidates for exams will be permitted to test only after their application is approved. This means that all requirements for the certification they are pursuing have been properly documented and met. Once an application is approved, the candidate will be emailed instructions to register for the examination. Preliminary scores are provided immediately following the examination and are subject to review by the IRBO. Once reviewed, the IRBO will email the candidate a final score report. If the candidate passes the exam, the IRBO will issue a certificate to the candidate.

Yes. Requests for accomodation based on a medical disability must be made at the time the candidate submits an application for certification. A letter from a healthcare professional verifying the candidate's medical disability must be submitted with the request for accomodation.

Requests for accomodation based on religious observance must be made at the time the candidate submits an application for certification. A letter from clergy verifying the candidate's religious observance must be submitted with the request for accomodation. 

You may apply to take the CADC exam by clicking here.
To apply to take the CAADC exam, click here.

The examinations cover four perfomance domains:
Domain I: Screening, Assessment, and Engagement
Domain II: Counseling
Domain III: Treatment planning, Collaboration, and Referral
Domain IV: Professional Ethics

The CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) examination covers the foundations of each of the four performance domains of the alcohol and drug counselor.  

In addition to the foundations of each of the four performance domains of the alcohol and drug counselor, the CAADC (Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor) examination covers advanced skills that are required for the treatment of co-occuring mental health disorders.  Generally, a master's degree in counseling, or related field, is required to qualify for CAADC certification.

An outline of each examination is provided below.

IC&RC
Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor
AADC
Examination Outline

The IC&RC has developed four domains to categorize the functions of the advanced alcohol and drug counselor.  Each domain is listed below with its corresponding tasks.  Candidates are required to be thoroughly familiar with all tasks under each of the four domains.

DOMAIN I: Screening, Assessment, and Engagement.  This domain contains 11 tasks.  
Approximately 34 of 150 questions on the CAADC exam assess an applicant's proficiency in performing the tasks in this domain.

Task 1: Demonstrate verbal and non verbal skills to establish rapport and promote engagement with persons served presenting at all levels of severity.

Task 2: Discuss with persons served the rationale, purpose, and procedures associated with the screening and assessment process to facilitate understanding and cooperation.

Task 3: Assess the immediate needs and readiness for change of the person served through evaluation of observed behavior and other relevant signs and symptoms of co-occurring substance use and/or mental health disorders.

Task 4: Recognize the interactions between co-occurring substance use, mental health and/or other health conditions.

Task 5: Assess for appropriateness of consultation and referral for Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for substance use and/or mental health disorders.

Task 6: Identify screening and assessment tools that are appropriate to the demographics of the person served.

Task 7: Use clinical interviews and assessment instruments to obtain and document relevant bio/psycho/social/spiritual information from the person served and/or concerned others.

Task 8: Screen for risk of harm to person served and/or others.

Task 9: Formulate diagnosis(es) based on the signs and symptoms of co-occurring substance use and/or mental health disorders by interpreting observable behavior, objective data, and results of interviews and assessment.

Task 10: Utilize the appropriate placement criteria to determine the level of care.

Task 11: Develop a comprehensive written summary based on the results of screening and bio/psycho/social/spiritual assessment to support the diagnosis (es) and treatment recommendations.

Domain II: Treatment Planning, Collaboration, & Referral.  This domain contains 10 tasks.  
Approximately 27 of 150 questions on the CAADC exam assess an applicant's proficiency in performing the tasks in this domain.

Task 1: Discuss diagnostic assessment, findings, and recommendations with the person served and concerned others.

Task 2: Develop specific, measureable, attainable, reasonable, and time-specific, short- and long-term goals with client.

Task 3: Identify and facilitate access to community resources to support ongoing recovery.

Task 4: Review and modify treatment plan with client based on assessment of client progress and the client's level of readiness.

Task 5: Develop a plan with the person served to strengthen ongoing recovery outside of primary treatment.

Task 6: Document treatment progress, outcomes, and continuing care plans. 

Task 7: Adapt intervention strategies to the unique needs of the person served, recognizing multiple pathways of recovery. 

Task 8: Determine effectiveness and outcome of referrals through ongoing evaluation and documentation. 

Task 9: Document all collaboration, consultation, and referrals.

Task 10: Collaborate with other professionals.

Domain III: Counseling.  This domain contains 10 tasks.
Approximately 47 of 150 questions on the CAADC exam assess an applicant's proficiency in performing the tasks in this domain.

Task 1: Develop a therapeutic relationship with persons served, families, and concerned others.

Task 2: Continually evaluate the safety and relapse potential of client and develop strategies to anticipate and respond to crises.

Task 3: Apply evidence-based, culturally competent counseling skills to promote progress towards treatment objectives.

Task 4: Document services provided and progress toward goals and objectives.

Task 5: Educate the person served regarding the structure, expectations, and limitations of the counseling process

Task 6: Use individual and group counseling skills to match the client's level of readiness to reach treatment goals. 

Task 7: Adapt counseling strategies to match the unique characteristics and choices of the person served.

Task 8: Educate the person served and concerned others about the biological and psychiatric effects of substance use and misuse.

Task 9: Educate the person served and concerned others about pharmacotherapies for substance use and mental health disorders.

Task 10: Provide families and concerned others with recovery strategies to maintain healthy relationships with the person served.

Task 11: Identify and adapt education strategies to the unique needs of the person served and concerned others.

Task 12: Communicate needed subject matter in a clear, understandable, culturally, and developmentally appropriate manner.

Task 13: Utilize outcome data to continually modify counseling strategies and treatment plan to maximize clinical effectiveness.

Task 14: Educate the person served and support system about self-efficacy and empowerment.

Domain IV: Ethics.  This domain contains 15 tasks.
Approximately 41 of 150 questions on the CAADC exam assess an applicant's proficiency in performing the tasks in this domain. 

Task 1: Adhere to established professional codes of ethics and standards of practice.

Task 2: Adhere to applicable rules and regulations 0in coordinating and/or providing co-occurring substance use, mental health, and health services.

Task 3: Demonstrate cultural competence.

Task 4: Recognize personal biases, including feelings, concerns, and the like to minimize treatment impact of these factors.

Task 5: Continue professional development through education, self-evaluation, clinical supervision, and consultation.

Task 6: Identify and evaluate client that are outside of the counselor's scope of practice and refer to other providers as appropriate.

Task 7: Understand and apply current, relevant research literature to improve client care and enhance professional development.

Task 8: Understand and utilize technological advances in service delivery.

Task 9: Protect professional integrity and best interests of clients by identifying, addressing, and advocating for impaired providers.

Task 10: Protect the integrity of the profession and best interests of clients served by identifying and addressing unethical practices.

Task 11: Uphold the rights of the client to privacy and confidentiality according to jurisdictionally specific rules and regulations.

Task 12: Obtain required written consent to release information from the person served and/or legal guardian.

Task 13: Prepare timely, concise, clinically accurate, and objective reports and records.

Task 14: Advocate for and assist the person served in navigating the service delivery system.

Task 15: Provide all services in a trauma-informed manner.  

IC&RC
Alcohol & Drug Counselor 
ADC
Examination Outline

The IC&RC has developed four domains to categorize the functions of the alcohol and drug counselor.  Each domain is listed below with its corresponding tasks.  Candidates are required to be thoroughly familiar with all tasks under each of the four domains.

DOMAIN I: Screening, Assessment, and Engagement.  This domain contains 8 tasks.  
Approximately 34 of 150 questions on the CADC exam assess an applicant's proficiency in performing the tasks in this domain.

Task 1: Demonstrate verbal and non verbal skills to establish rapport and promote engagement.

Task 2: Discuss with persons served the rationale, purpose, and procedures associated with the screening and assessment process to facilitate understanding and cooperation.

Task 3: Assess the immediate needs and readiness for change of the person served through evaluation of observed behavior and other relevant information including signs and symptoms of intoxication and withdrawal.

Task 4: Administer appropriate evidence‐based screening and assessment instruments specific to clients to determine their strengths and needs.

Task 5: Obtain relevant history and related information from the client and other pertinent sources to establish eligibility and appropriateness of services.

Task 6: Screen for physical needs, medical conditions, and co‐occurring mental health disorders that might require additional assessment and referral.
 
Task 7: Interpret results of screening and assessment and integrate all available information to formulate diagnostic impression and determine an appropriate course of action.

Task 8: Develop a written summary of the results of the screening and assessment to document and support the diagnostic impressions and treatment recommendations. 

Domain II: Treatment Planning, Collaboration, & Referral.  This domain contains 10 tasks.  
Approximately 41 of 150 questions on the CADC exam assess an applicant's proficiency in performing the tasks in this domain.

Task 1: Formulate anddiscuss diagnostic assessment and recommendations with the client and concerned others to initiate an individualized treatment plan that incorporates client’s strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences.

Task 2: Use ongoing assessment and collaboration with theclient and concerned others to review and modify the treatment plan to address treatment needs.

Task 3: Match client needs with community resources to facilitate positive treatment outcomes.

Task 4: Discuss rationale for a referral with the client.

Task 5: Communicate with community resources regarding needs of the client.

Task 6: Advocate for the client in areas of identified needs to facilitate continuity of care. 

Task 7: Evaluate the effectivenessof case management activities to ensure quality service coordination.

Task 8: Develop a plan with theclient to strengthen ongoing recovery outside of primary treatment.

Task 9: Document treatment progress, outcomes, and continuing care plans.

Task 10: Utilize multiple pathways of recovery in treatment planning and referral.

Domain III: Counseling.  This domain contains 10 tasks.
Approximately 42 of 150 questions on the CADC exam assess an applicant's proficiency in performing the tasks in this domain.

Task 1: Develop a therapeutic relationship with clients and concerned others to facilitate transition into the recovery process.

Task 2: Provide information to the client regarding the structure, expectations, and purpose of the counseling process.

Task 3: Continually evaluate theclient’s safety, relapse potential, and the need for crisis intervention.

Task 4: Apply evidence‐based, culturally competent counseling strategies to facilitate progress toward treatment objectives.

Task 5: Assist families and concerned others in understanding substance use disorders and engage them in the recovery process.

Task 6: Document counseling activity and progress towards treatmentgoals and objectives.

Task 7: Provide information on issues of identity, ethnic background, age, sexual orientation, and gender as it relates to substance use, prevention and recovery.  

Task 8: Provide information about the disease of addiction and related health and psychosocial consequences.

Domain IV: Ethics.  This domain contains 15 tasks.
Approximately 33 of 150 questions on the CADC exam assess an applicant's proficiency in performing the tasks in this domain. 

Task 1: Adhere to established professional codes of ethics to uphold and promote client rights and best interests of the profession.

Task 2: Recognize diversity, demographics, and culture of the client that influence behavior to provide culturally sensitive services.

Task 3: Continue education, self‐evaluation, supervision, and consultation to maintain professional effectiveness and development.

Task 4: Identify and evaluate client needs not within the counselor's scope of practice and refer to other providers as appropriate.

Task 5: Uphold client's rights to privacy and confidentiality according to best practices in preparation and handling of records.

Task 6: Obtain written consent to release information from the client and/or legal guardian, according to best practices.

Task 7: Prepare timely, concise, clinically accurate, and objective reports and records.

Principles of Ethics

In order to ensure appropriate and effective service delivery for the recipients of substance use disorder services, IRBO has adopted a Code of Ethics based on the 12 Principles of Ethics adopted by the IC&RC governing conduct of certified professionals.  Because the IC&RC examination tests a candidate's proficiency in the application of the 12 Principles of Ethics, candidates are required to be thoroughly familiar with these principles.

The counselor shall not discriminate against clients or professionals based on race, religion, age, gender, disability, national ancestry, sexual orientation or economic condition.

The counselor shall avoid bringing personal or professional issues into the counseling relationship. Through an awareness of the impact of stereotyping and discrimination, the counselor guards the individual rights and personal dignity of clients.

The counselor shall be knowledgeable about disabling conditions, demonstrate empathy and personal emotional comfort in interactions with clients with disabilities, and make available physical, sensory and cognitive accommodations that allow clients with disabilities to receive services.

The counselor shall espouse objectivity and integrity, and maintain the highest standards in the services the counselor offers.

The counselor shall maintain respect for institutional policies and management functions of the agencies and institutions within which the services are being performed, but will take initiative toward improving such policies when it will better serve the interest of the client.

The counselor, as educator, has a primary obligation to help others acquire knowledge and skills in dealing with the disease of alcoholism and drug abuse.
The counselor, who supervises others, accepts the obligation to facilitate further professional development of these individuals by providing accurate and current information, timely evaluations and constructive consultation.

The counselor, who is aware of unethical conduct or of unprofessional modes of practice, shall report such inappropriate behavior to the appropriate authority. 

The counselor shall recognize that the profession is founded on national standards of competency which promote the best interests of society, of the client, of the counselor and of the profession as a whole. The counselor shall recognize the need for ongoing education as a component of professional competency.

The counselor shall recognize boundaries and limitation of the counselor’s competencies and not offer services or use techniques outside of these professional competencies.

The counselor shall recognize the effect of impairment on professional performance and shall be willing to seek appropriate treatment for oneself or for a colleague. The counselor shall support peer assistance programs in this respect. 

The counselor shall uphold the legal and accepted moral codes which pertain to professional conduct.

The counselor shall be fully cognizant of all federal laws and laws of the counselor’s respective state governing the practice of alcoholism and drug abuse counseling.

The counselor shall not claim either directly or by implication, professional qualifications/affiliations that the counselor does not possess.

The counselor shall ensure that products or services associated with or provided by the counselor by means of teaching, demonstration, publications or other types of media meet the ethical standards of this code. 

The counselor shall honestly respect the limits of present knowledge in public statements concerning alcoholism and drug abuse.

The counselor, in making statements to clients, other professionals, and the general public, shall state as fact only those matters, which have been empirically validated as fact. All other opinions, speculations and conjecture concerning the nature of alcoholism and drug abuse, its natural history, its treatment or any other matters, which touch on the subject of alcoholism and drug abuse shall be represented as less than scientifically validated.

The counselor shall acknowledge and accurately report the substantiation and support for statements made concerning the nature of alcoholism and drug abuse, its natural history, and its treatment. Such acknowledgments should extend to the source of the information and reliability of the method by which it was derived.  

The counselor shall assign credit to all who have contributed to the published material and for the work upon which the publication is based.

The counselor shall recognize joint authorship and major contributions of a professional nature made by one or more persons to a common project. The author who has made the principal contribution to a publication must be identified as first author.

The counselor shall acknowledge in footnotes or in an introductory statement minor contributions of a professional nature, extensive clerical or similar assistance and other minor contributions.

The counselor shall in no way violate the copyright of anyone by reproducing material in any form whatsoever, except in those ways which are allowed under the copyright laws. This involves direct violation of copyright as well as the passive assent to the violation of copyright by others. 

The counselor shall promote the protection of the public health, safety and welfare and the best interest of the client as a primary guide in determining the conduct of all counselors.

The counselor shall disclose the counselor’s code of ethics, professional loyalties and responsibilities of all clients.

The counselor shall terminate a counseling or consulting relationship when it is reasonably clear to the counselor that the client is not benefiting from the relationship.

The counselor shall hold the welfare of the client paramount when making any decisions or recommendations concerning referral, treatment procedures or termination of treatment.

The counselor shall not use or encourage a client’s participation in any demonstration, research or other non-treatment activities when such participation would have potential harmful consequences for the client or when the client is not fully informed. (Principle 9)

The counselor shall take care to provide services in an environment which will ensure the privacy and safety of the client at all times and ensure the appropriateness of service delivery.

The counselor working in the best interest of the client shall embrace, as a primary obligation, the duty of protecting client’s rights under confidentiality and shall not disclose confidential information acquired in teaching, practice or investigation without appropriately executed consent.

The counselor shall provide the client his/her rights regarding confidentiality, in writing, as part of informing the client in any areas likely to affect the client’s confidentiality. This includes the recording of the clinical interview, the use of material for insurance purposes, the use of material for training or observation by another party.

The counselor shall make appropriate provisions for the maintenance of confidentiality and the ultimate disposition of confidential records. The counselor shall ensure that data obtained, including any form of electronic communication, are secured by the available security methodology. Data shall be limited to information that is necessary and appropriate to the services being provided and be accessible only to appropriate personnel.

The counselor shall adhere to all federal and state laws regarding confidentiality and the counselor’s responsibility to report clinical information in specific circumstances to the appropriate authorities.

The counselor shall discuss the information obtained in clinical, consulting or observational relationships only in the appropriate settings for professional purposes that are in the client’s best interest. Written and oral reports must present only data germane and pursuant to the purpose of evaluation, diagnosis, progress, and compliance. Every effort shall be made to avoid undue invasion of privacy.

The counselor shall use clinical and other material in teaching and/or writing only when there is no identifying information used about the parties involved.

It is the responsibility of the counselor to safeguard the integrity of the counseling relationship and to ensure that the client has reasonable access to effective treatment. The counselor shall provide the client and/or guardian with accurate and complete information regarding the extent of the potential professional relationship.

The counselor shall inform the client and obtain the client’s agreement in areas likely to affect the client’s participation including the recording of an interview, the use of interview material for training purposes, and/or observation of an interview by another person.

The counselor shall not engage in professional relationships or commitments that conflict with family members, friends, close associates, or others whose welfare might be jeopardized by such a dual relationship.

The counselor shall not exploit relationships with current or former clients for personal gain, including social or business relationships.

The counselor shall not under any circumstances engage in sexual behavior with current or former clients.

The counselor shall not accept as clients anyone with whom they have engaged in sexual behavior. 

The counselor shall espouse objectivity and integrity, and maintain the highest standards in the services the counselor offers.

The counselor shall maintain respect for institutional policies and management functions of the agencies and institutions within which the services are being performed, but will take initiative toward improving such policies when it will better serve the interest of the client.

The counselor, as educator, has a primary obligation to help others acquire knowledge and skills in dealing with the disease of alcoholism and drug abuse.
The counselor, who supervises others, accepts the obligation to facilitate further professional development of these individuals by providing accurate and current information, timely evaluations and constructive consultation.

The counselor, who is aware of unethical conduct or of unprofessional modes of practice, shall report such inappropriate behavior to the appropriate authority. 

The counselor shall establish financial arrangements in professional practice in accord with the professional standards that safeguard the best interests of the client first, and then of the counselor, the agency, and the profession.

The counselor shall inform the client of all financial policies. In circumstances where an agency dictates explicitly provisions with its staff for private consultations, clients shall be made fully aware of these policies.

The counselor shall consider the ability of a client to meet the financial cost in establishing rates for professional services.

The counselor shall not engage in fee splitting. The counselor shall not send or receive any commission or rebate or any other form of remuneration for referral of clients for professional services.

The counselor, in the practice of counseling, shall not at any time use one’s relationship with clients for personal gain or for the profit of an agency or any commercial enterprise of any kind.

The counselor shall not accept a private fee for professional work with a person who is entitled to such services through an institution or agency unless the client is informed of such services and still requests private services.

The counselor shall to the best of his/her ability actively engage the public policy and legislative processes, educational institutions, and the general public to change public policy and legislation to make possible opportunities and choice of service for all human beings of any ethnic or social background whose lives are impaired by alcoholism and drug abuse. 

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