Ethics

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Ethical Standards

As the Certifying Entity for addictions counselors and peer support specialists, APSC receives ethics complaints against counselors and peer support specialists who violate one or more standards from the Code of Ethics. To view the Code of Ethics, Complaint Procedures, and Complaint Form see below. You may file a complaint by completing the online form below or by downloading and submitted the completed complaint form.

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NAADAC Code of Ethics

Ethical Complaint Procedures

Ethical Complaint Form

Assurance and Release of Information

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