Legal

Disclaimer

Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records

The confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records maintained by this program is protected by
federal law and regulations.

Generally, the program may not say to a person outside the program that a client attends the program or
disclose any information identifying a client as an alcohol or drug abuser unless:

• The client consents in writing
• The disclosure is allowed by a court order
• The disclosure is made to medical personnel in a medical emergency
• The disclosure is made to qualified personnel for research, audit or program evaluation
• The client commits or threatens to commit a crime either at the program or against any person who works for the program

Violations of the federal law and regulations by a program are crimes. Suspected violations may be
reported to appropriate authorities in accordance with federal regulations (see 45 USC 290dd-3 and 42
USC 290-3 for federal laws and 42 CFR part 2 for federal regulations).

Federal law and regulations do not protect any information about suspected child abuse or neglect from
being reported under state law to appropriate state or local authorities.