Natalie, thank you for your discussion this week. My research is on the same subject of addiction however it pertains to the effects it has on preteens. I can agree that addiction in general is a huge part of the American culture, but at the same time addiction is something that affects other cultures but may not be openly as discussed as Americans. I agree that addictions can be a tricky when conducing research because their may be information that is revealed that requires MFT’s to respond quickly to ensure safety of the individual or the parties involved. The AAMFT (2016) Code of Ethics 5.5 Confidentiality of Research Data mandates the confidentiality of participants. However, when it comes to self-harm or harm to others such as abuse
