Can a Psychologist Report You if You Tell Them About a Drug Addiction?

Question by juniper: Can a psychologist report you if you tell them about a drug addiction?
[rewrite]If you reveal to your therapist that you have a drug addiction, can they report it to police ?
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Answer by starrwoode
no, but if you are underage they can tell your parents i think.

Answer by Paramedic girl
Whenever you talk to a counsellor, it is strictly confidential. However, if there is child abuse/neglect they must report it.

If you have children and are drug addicted, they will have to report it.

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