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Family Therapy with Substance Abusers: Legal Considerations Regarding Confidentiality *
Author(s) -
Rinella Vincent J.,
Goldstein Marc R.
Publication year - 1980
Publication title -
journal of marital and family therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.868
H-Index - 68
eISSN - 1752-0606
pISSN - 0194-472X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1752-0606.1980.tb01322.x
Subject(s) - confidentiality , substance abuse , family therapy , scope (computer science) , psychology , drug abuser , substance use , psychiatry , alcoholics anonymous , psychotherapist , internet privacy , law , political science , computer science , programming language
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.