Is there a way to put someone in rehab if they refuse?
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I am in Florida so I can only answer for our state. There is a Marchman Act that has someone involuntarily commited for substance abuse rehab for up to 72 hours. You can usually get the paperwork at the local courthouse. Unfortunately many judges are hesitant to sign them. There is also a Baker Act (ex-parte) that can be found at the courthouse that anyone can fill out. In Florida it is about 3 pages long and you have to give a sworn statement that everything is true. It details how a person's actions are detrimental to themselves or others. If a judge finds them to be a danger to themselves or others then he/she can have them committed to a local psychiatric facility for up to 72 hours unless the psychiatrist sees the need for longer stay and can get them commited for longer. Hope this helps some.
In many communities there are laws that permit a judge, the police, a psychiatrist, or the subject's family to involuntarily confine them. In Florida, it is called "The Baker Act". You should see if your community has a similar law.
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Send them to the hospital when they are drunk/high whatever the case may be and you can speak to the Dr. there about having them involuntarily committed... we do it to my sister all the time :)
If they are a danger to themselves, I think you can probably get them involuntarily put in.
you can't help someone who doesn't want to help themself.
unfortunately not if they are over 18, well in new jersey anyway. i have been there and tried to do it with a family member. i even when as far as asking a judge to do it, and was told no, they have to sign themselves into a rehab. good luck with this one.
I believe you can, but only for up to 24 hours or something like that. After that, they have to sign themselves in, and you're going to have one really ticked off person after you the next day. Find out what the laws are in your region, as they may differ from state to state. Good luck with it.
Only if they are clearly a physical danger to themselves or someone else. You can't take away a person's right to not want to improve their life. Every person has the right to refuse treatment for any condition. Encouragement is all you can provide.
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