Laws and guidelines that protect client privacy in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.

A federal law that safeguards medical information, ensuring privacy and security in healthcare settings, including SUD treatment.

A federal regulation that provides extra protections for substance use disorder treatment records to prevent unauthorized disclosure without client consent.

Ethical guidelines that help maintain appropriate relationships between counselors and clients to ensure professional integrity and avoid conflicts of interest.

Situations where multiple roles exist between a counselor and a client; must be managed carefully to avoid harm, exploitation, or impaired professional judgment.

Legal requirements that obligate professionals to report specific concerns, such as child abuse, neglect, or imminent harm to self or others.

A process where clients are provided with sufficient information about treatment, confidentiality limits, and their rights before agreeing to services.

A legal obligation requiring counselors to breach confidentiality when a client poses a serious threat to themselves or others.

Structured approaches (e.g., identify problem, consult codes/laws, consider options and consequences) to guide counselors in resolving ethical dilemmas.

The right of clients to make decisions regarding their own treatment, provided they have the capacity to do so.

Standards and procedures that ensure professional integrity, compliance with laws, and high-quality client care.

A formal agreement allowing the disclosure of confidential treatment information to authorized parties.

The legal process of responding to a court order while protecting client confidentiality to the greatest extent allowed by law.

The principles guiding documentation in SUD treatment to ensure accuracy, security, and compliance with confidentiality laws.

Breaches of ethical standards in counselor-client relationships, such as excessive self-disclosure, dual relationships, or favoritism.