In situations where state and federal laws regarding confidentiality of AOD patient information are in conflict,mental health professionals should:

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According to the federal law, the confidentiality of AOD patient information is protected under the federal confidentiality regulations (42 CFR Part 2). In situations where state laws conflict with federal regulations, mental health professionals should follow federal laws unless state laws are more restrictive. This means that mental health professionals should comply with the federal regulations and follow state laws only if they provide greater confidentiality protections than federal law.

In Situations Where State and Federal Laws Regarding Confidentiality of AOD