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Psychology
Addiction Treatment
Professional Ethics

Background:

Psychotherapists are susceptible to mental health and substance use disorders.
12-step mutual self-help groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), are common addiction treatments.
Psychotherapist involvement in AA presents ethical concerns, including dual relationships.

Purpose of the Study:

To review ethical and practical issues for psychotherapists in AA.
To provide guidance for adhering to both AA principles and APA ethics.

Main Methods:

Literature review of ethical considerations for psychotherapists in mutual self-help groups.
Analysis of potential conflicts between AA's 12-steps/12-traditions and professional codes of conduct.

Main Results:

Psychotherapists in AA may encounter complex ethical situations regarding client interactions.
Balancing AA's principles with the APA's Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct is crucial.

Conclusions:

Guidance is needed for psychotherapists navigating AA to maintain ethical practice.
Adherence to both recovery principles and professional ethics is essential for psychotherapists in AA.