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Explore the complex ethical landscape of substance use disorder treatment in this 22-minute webinar presented by Katie Chiasson-Downs, LPC, ALPS, AADC through the WVCTSI Project ECHO initiative. Examine key ethical principles that guide clinical decision-making when working with individuals struggling with addiction, including considerations around confidentiality, informed consent, dual relationships, and professional boundaries. Learn how to navigate challenging ethical dilemmas that commonly arise in SUD treatment settings, such as balancing patient autonomy with safety concerns, managing conflicts between individual and family interests, and addressing issues related to mandated treatment. Discover evidence-based approaches to ethical decision-making that support both patient welfare and professional integrity while maintaining therapeutic relationships. Gain practical insights into applying ethical frameworks to real-world scenarios in substance abuse counseling, understanding legal and regulatory requirements, and developing strategies for ethical consultation and supervision in SUD treatment environments.
