Family Therapy with Substance Abusers: Legal Considerations Regarding Confidentiality*
- 1 July 1980
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Journal of Marital and Family Therapy
- Vol. 6 (3) , 319-326
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1752-0606.1980.tb01322.x
Abstract
This paper explores various problems in the area of confidentiality often confronted by family therapists working with substance abusers. The scope and intent of the Federal Regulations controlling the release of all alcohol and drug abuse patient records and information are examined. Also, the rules regarding the release of confidential information by family therapists to attorneys, other family members and third‐party funding sources are explained. Suggestions regarding the release of information in questionable cases are made. Finally, the growing use of family therapy in treating substance abusers, and its impact on confidentiality law and policy, is noted.Keywords
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