The naadac nc cap code of ethics was written to govern the conduct of naadacs members and it is the accepted standard of conduct for addiction professionals certified by the national certification commission for addiction professionals ncc ap. Ethics for addiction professionals berton jennifer d 9780470907191 books amazonca skip to main contentca books hello sign in account lists account returns orders try prime cart hello select your address black friday best sellers gift ideas new releases electronics . Ethics for addiction professionals by dean michael demask phdncc lmhc cap ethics defined the word ethics is derived from the greek word ethos character and the latin word mores customs brohl ledford 2008 best understood as a philosophical discipline that deals with right and wrong in human conduct and decision making washington demask 2008 normative . By bill herring lcsw originally published in counselor the magazine for addiction professionals march april 2002 the ability to recognize and respond appropriately to ethical dilemmas encountered while treating addictive disorders is a complex task that cannot be taken for granted by even experienced counselors