If you have a friend struggling with addiction, you are probably wondering what you can do to help. The truth is that helping someone battling with addiction is not easy. Just broaching the topic can feel uncomfortable. However, there are things that you can do to start the conversation and help your friend go down …
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Addiction and denial go hand in hand. People who abuse drugs often convince themselves that they’re completely in control. They believe that they can stop using or limit their drug use whenever they want to. Sadly, the more in-control an addict feels; the less control they actually have. That’s because addiction is always a progressive …
While arresting an individual in rehab is not the right approach, the police can arrest someone in drug rehab. However, there is a specific procedure in how you will be charged while you are in rehab and several factors that may lead to your arrest. For instance, if you commit a crime while you are …
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Watching an addict you love refuse treatment can be devastating. Many times, family and friends of addicts wonder, can you force a loved one into rehab? In some cases, the addict is in denial of their problem, or they are just not willing to deal with the substance abuse problem and, therefore, will resist all …
How can families of addicts turn to Florida’s Marchman Act? This article will answer this question and go over the provisions of the Marchman Act, but before you take this drastic step, you may want to exhaust all other options. A Marchman will be emotionally and financially draining and will forever change your relationship with …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
