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ethical standards for addiction professionals  

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  • Ethical standards are rules and guidelines for the behavior of professionals in the performance of their duties. Most behavioral health care professionals (addiction professionals, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, social workers, and psychologists) have ethical standards as a part of their professional organizations. [Source: Encyclopedia of Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment, & Recovery; Ethical Standards for Addiction Professionals]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-RH42T585-S

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