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HIPAA laws related to Mental Health and substance abuse.

Information on Casey's Law - The Kentucky law(s) and processes in petitioning for involuntary treatment of alcohol and substance use disorders.

Information from the U,S. Department of Health and Human Services HIPAA laws regarding the unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information in mental health, substance abuse, and psychotherapy records. 

Information from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) regarding HIPAA laws and your privacy rights as a patient.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services HIPAA laws and emergencies in substance abuse and mental health treatment. 

Ky law describes any efforts to fraudulently obtain Controlled substance forfeits HIPAA privacy laws. 

Kentucky Rules of Evidence (KRE) 507 describes recognizing the psychotherapist - patient privilege for confidentiality - and exceptions to the rules. 

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