Which of the following is a requirement for a credential holder in the professional assistance procedure?

• A. Immediately surrender their license.
• B. Continue working while using substances.
• C. Abstain from alcohol and drugs, submit to random drug screening, and participate in a treatment program.
• D. Abstain from alcohol only, with no treatment requirements.

Answer: (C)

In a professional assistance procedure, the aim is to protect clients while supporting the credential holder’s recovery and safe return to practice. The requirement combines three elements: abstaining from both alcohol and drugs, submitting to random drug screening to verify ongoing sobriety, and actively participating in a treatment program. This trio ensures the professional remains accountable, receives support for underlying issues, and is monitored to prevent impairment in practice. The other options don’t provide this comprehensive framework: surrendering the license upfront isn’t a standard, unconditional requirement; continuing to work while using substances directly undermines client safety; and abstaining from alcohol only, with no treatment or monitoring, fails to address the broader needs of recovery and accountability.