Can a Patient Be Turned in for Alcohol And/or Drug Abuse?
Question by wOW ReALLY: Can a patient be turned in for alcohol and/or drug abuse?
Can a doc turn his patient in for alcohol or drug abuse to the police or social services?
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Answer by Danim Morem
No. It is their job to diagnose you and to treat you in any way possible. It is a good thing to mention to your doctor if you had recently consumed or used any form of alcohol or drug to help with diagnosis, but they legally cannot turn you in as it is part of their doctor-patient confidentiality guidelines.
Where Can I Find a Good Alcohol Rehabilitation Program?
Question by phillip h: Where can I find a good alcohol rehabilitation program?
I’ve been dependent on alcohol ever since my friends got me to drink a few months ago. I’ve been thinking of turning over a new leaf, and I was just wondering about rehabilitation programs. I live in Florida and don’t want to go far just for rehab.
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