Welfare Reform and Substance Abuse Treatment Confidentiality: General Guidance for Reconciling Need to Know and Privacy; Technical Assistance Publication Series No. 24

摘要

The goal of this TAP is to assist State alcohol and other drug agencies, substance abuse treatment providers, and welfare officials in addressing confidentiality issues with respect to these shared clients. It familiarizes welfare agency staff with protections about which they may be unaware. It discusses key issues such as how and when disclosure is possible and it provides practical tips to surmount real or perceived obstacles.