Therapy confidentiality question.

i've been depressed for most of the past 4 or 5 years now. ive gone to therapists before but never stayed for long because i have never felt free to completly speak my mind and therefor have felt it was a waste of time.

Since taking a course on psychology i have learned more about doctor-patient confidentiality and i am now considering going back since i understand it better.

but i have one question i hvae not been able to find the answer for on the internet. if i discuss my drug use with a therapist, can they force me into drug treatment? My drug use is not bad enough to warrent drug treatment. It mostly consists of marijuana, psychedelics, and ecstasy at shows.

I really dont want to finally be able to open up completly to a therapist and then get shoved into a rehab program....

thanks in advance

 

no they cannot force you into treatment. i say this from experience.
well unless there is a special law in your state, i don't know.

 

ABSOLUTELY not. No.

 

no, and if they could i dont think they would do so unless it seemed like a very serious, uncontrollable problem. if they do see it as a problem the most they'll do is maybe suggest you go somewhere? but i dont really know. i wouldnt worry about it, if it seems relevant than tell them.

 

i m concerned about this myself.... my doctor not my therapist(although there offices r right down the hall from one another) had suggested i go into drug treament for my alcoholism... i know they can commit a person for certain behavior or fear of behavior even though my state has very strong laws against involountary commitment. i m not convinced with the other posters answer, why cant someone be forced into drug rehab if they can force someone into hospitalization?