The Addiction Specialists - Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [May, 7th 2025]

1. The Addiction Specialists is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of individuals who seek our interventions, recovery coaching, sober companion services, substance and alcohol abuse counseling, pre-care and aftercare for substance use disorder, and behavioural addiction counselling. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your protected health information (PHI) in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

2. Use and Disclosure of Protected Health Information We may use and disclose your PHI for the following purposes:

Emergencies: If a client experiences a medical emergency requiring hospitalization or is deemed a potential threat to themselves or others, we may disclose PHI to healthcare professionals or authorities to ensure safety and well-being.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose PHI when required by law, including responding to subpoenas, court orders, or governmental requests.
Operational Necessities: We may use PHI internally to improve services, train staff, and maintain compliance with health regulations.

3. Individual Rights You have the following rights regarding your PHI:

Access and Inspection: You may request a copy of your PHI.
Amendment: You may request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
Restriction of Use: You may ask us to limit certain uses or disclosures of your PHI.
Confidential Communication: You may request communication through specific channels to maintain privacy.
Right to Complain: If you believe your rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with us or with the appropriate regulatory authority. We will not retaliate against any individual for filing a complaint.

4. Legal Duties We are required by law to:

Maintain the confidentiality of your PHI.
Provide this privacy policy outlining our practices.
Notify individuals in case of a breach of unsecured PHI.
Adhere to applicable privacy laws and regulations governing healthcare data.

5. Contact Information For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, please contact us: