Ethics in caring for patients with Substance Use Disorder is a critical aspect of healthcare practice as it guides practitioners to provide high-quality and compassionate care to these vulnerable populations. Confidentiality and informed consent in substance use disorder treatment are important ethical principles that safeguard the rights of patients and ensure that they receive appropriate care.

Nurse practitioners play a crucial role in providing ethical care to patients with substance abuse. Research has highlighted the importance of considering ethical principles in substance use disorder treatment (O'Connor et al., 2020; Phillips et al., 2020; Eberth et al., 2020). By taking an ethical approach to care, nurse practitioners can ensure that they are providing care that is in the best interest of their patients and promoting positive outcomes.