State v. Bethea

HEDRICK, Judge.

In his first assignment of error defendant contends that the trial court erred in denying his motion to suppress the evidence pertaining to the sale of methadone. He argues that the evidence was obtained in violation of the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972, 21 U.S.C. 1101, et seq. The pertinent statute, 21 U.S.C. 1175, provides as follows:

Confidentiality of patient records(a) Records of the identity, diagnosis, prognosis, or treatment of any patient which are maintained in connection with the performance of any drug abuse prevention function conducted, regulated, or…