What Parents and Caregivers Need to Know About Privacy & Their Adult Child’s Substance Use Treatment Records

When a loved one is struggling with a substance use disorder, you want to do everything possible to help. But you may find that treatment providers are sometimes unable to share information about your adult child’s care — and wonder why.

A federal regulation called 42 C.F.R. Part 2 (or “Part 2”) sets rules about what information can be shared about a person’s substance use treatment, including who can receive that information and when.

For parents and caregivers who are deeply invested in their adult child’s recovery, or who are concerned about their health and wellness, these rules can be difficult to navigate.

This resource answers common questions parents and caregivers have about what Part 2 means for them and how they can continue to support their adult child’s recovery.

Providers & Peers:

Please consider sharing this resource with the families you support to help them better understand health privacy rights and how they can stay involved in their loved one’s recovery.

Families & Caregivers:

View the information within this resource to learn what health privacy rights mean for your adult child, and how you can play a meaningful role in their treatment and recovery.