20:80:11:04Ethical standard – Addiction counselors and prevention specialists.

An individual who is applying for certification or licensure as an addiction counselor or prevention specialist, who receives recognition as a trainee or supervisee by the board, or who is certified or licensed as an addiction counselor or prevention specialist by the board shall comply with: (1) The ethical standards set forth in the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors/National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals Code of Ethics; and (2) The confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records required pursuant to 42 C.F.R. Part 2 (February 16, 2024).

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.