Florida has an involuntary drug treatment commitment law called the Marchman Act. Many states have similar provisions designed to help drug abusers and their families when a drug abuser is a danger to themselves or others. Under all state laws, a minor child can be forced to attend, but not necessarily benefit from, a drug […]
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Serious mental health conditions can often render a person unable to make the right decisions for their health on their own. For this reason, Florida allows for people to be placed under the care of medical professionals for what many people refer to as a 72-hour psych hold. This temporary arrangement for involuntary hospitalization is
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Denial is a common trait among drug/alcohol abusers. It’s simply amazing how many people will justify their substance abuse by stating it is commonplace or it is not causing any harm. A reasonable person knows that is not true, but addicts are seldom reasonable people when in the throes of their addiction. Sometimes, a person’s
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The Marchman Act is a Florida statute authorizing the forced substance abuse treatment of an adult under certain circumstances. It’s not for minors. Minors can be compelled to go to rehab by their parents. Normally, a competent adult in any state cannot be forced to take medical treatment of any kind, including substance abuse. The
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if you live in Florida, you may already be aware of the Marchman Act of 1993. This law allows the involuntary substance abuse commitment of someone with a drug abuse problem who is also a danger to themselves or others. Really, the whole idea is in direct opposition to the constitutional guarantees of life and
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It’s not easy to watch a loved one become enmeshed in the trap of drug addiction. You see them heading straight for a fall, and you feel powerless to stop it. Talking, pleading, threatening, coaxing, wheedling and reasoning have all failed. You’ve even staged a professional intervention with no results. You’re at the point where
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Many people don’t have a good understanding of the criminal justice system and how it works. Drug courts are no exception. All states now have some form of what is called drug court. This is an opportunity for the arrested person to clear their charges and get help at the same time. These programs are
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In a perfect world, drug and alcohol addiction sufferers would realize the error of their ways and seek help. They would do so voluntarily and walk into a local rehab where they could get the treatment they need. Unfortunately, we don’t live in a perfect world. We live in a world where most addiction sufferers
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There is a law in Florida that makes it possible to get a voluntary or involuntary assessment of an individual who may be abusing drugs or alcohol. The goal is for the person to be treated and stabilized. It is known as the Marchman Act. This act is also referred to as the Hal S.
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Most of us are familiar with the concepts behind someone seeking help for a drug or alcohol addiction. It usually starts with an addiction sufferer who becomes sick and tired of being sick and tired. When they have had enough of the cycle of addiction and want to get out, they reach out for help
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