On several occasions a social worker observes that a co-worker in the agency seems to be under the influence of either drugs or alcohol. On one occasion the worker smelled alcohol. The co-worker is seeing clients. The social worker should
A. talk to the administrator.
B. first speak to the colleague about obtaining assistance.
C. first speak to the supervisor.
D. do nothing in anticipation that the worker's problems will be observed by the administrator.
B. first speak to the colleague about obtaining assistance.
The new NASW Code of Ethics suggests that workers first try and correct problems with the colleague before discussing problems with management. The worker, however, would not attempt a direct discussion if he or she felt threatened or believed the worker might retaliate.
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