1. Confidentiality regulations and laws are put forth by the State and Federal government that all drug and alcohol agencies are mandated to follow.  The laws can be found in the Federal Register-Title 42, Part 2 and ACT 63, Section 8 of "The Pennsylvania Drug and Alcohol Abuse Control Act", issued in 1972.

2. Confidentality laws are designed to protect the privacy of individuals.  The laws insure that people can safely seek treatment without experiencing the negative consequences of public stigma, embarrassment, prejudice, and discrimination.

3. All information relating to a client that is learned in connection with treatment is protected by confidentality regulations.  This includes identifying information, attendance record, status in treatment, and treatment records.

4. In the course of your visit/attendance of the family program, you may obtain client indentifying information or see people you know.  This is confidential information and should not be shared or discussed outside of the agency.  

5. Unauthorized disclosure of client information is a Federal criminal offense.  For the first offense, a fine of $500 is levied and $5000 for subsequent offenses.