mental health

Can You Involuntarily Commit Someone Into a Drug Rehab Center?

Question by angel_eyes_77531: Can you involuntarily commit someone into a drug rehab center?
[rewrite]My dad is very deep into drugs and would like to know what i can do about it.
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Answer by Mopar Muscle Gal
you cant involuntary commit someone (even for 24 observation) UNLESS they are threatening harm/kill to them self or someone else

Answer by Jasmine8956
You can only if they are threating to harm themselves or others its called the 51/50 rule. Although it may only apply to Mental Health centers.

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Brandon Villalobos' Competency Raises Many Issues

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Are Children of Drug-Abusing Parents More Likely to Abuse Drugs?

Question by Miriam: Are children of drug-abusing parents more likely to abuse drugs?
[rewrite]Also, would you please relay how you discovered your information (like essays, articles, medical journals, etc.)
Thanks in advance!
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Answer by erika
Yea, i have a few friends whos parent smoke weed with them and do all kinds of crazy stuff. And said friends do alot more bad things, drink, get into fights, do bad at school. But ya know not everyone is the same…

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