Up-to-date and comprehensive, this practical guide helps addiction counselors learn how to deal with and apply ethical standards.  Since most ethical decisions are not clear cut, this work explores the grey area of each dilemma and provides guidelines on how to determine the best course of action when the best course is unclear. Real-life examples of ethical dilemmas in clinical practice illustrate potential pitfalls and the actions needed when faced with a dilemma. Selling points include: Covers basic principles and current ethical concerns and dilemmas. Brings ethical principles to life through illustrative real-world case examples. Increases understanding of professional codes of ethics by linking specific clinical examples to key principles within the codes. Emphasizes ethics as a set of guidelines aimed at protecting the client, the clinician, and the profession as a whole. Includes end-of-chapter discussion questions and checklists.