Substance abuse counseling Sally is an LCDC, contracted by the local county adul
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Question
Substance abuse counseling
Sally is an LCDC, contracted by the local county adult probation department. It was discovered that one of her clients was involved in selling illegal drugs (THC, MDMA, GHB, etc.) but was guaranteed by Sally, that she would not report him or her. Sally believed this did not necessitate a breach of confidentiality. Her client was apprehended by the authorities & they have filed an ethical grievance against her for failure to notify the authorities. What does your committee recommend?
Explanation / Answer
Answer- Sally should have reported to the authorities regarding her client. He/she was selling illegal drugs and Sally did not take it seriously. She hid her client's mistake which was completely unethical. Selling illegal drugs is a crime and Sally supported it. The decision of authority of taking strict action against Sally was right to make her understand that these inappropriate activities are harmful for the society.