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What is wrong with the system? At the end of my rope...
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<blockquote data-quote="buddy" data-source="post: 578328" data-attributes="member: 12886"><p>In our state a child can refuse mental health treatment at age 16. So unless I get a dr to put a hold on him then get the court to give me medical guardianship, my.dev. delayed, autistic, brain injured son could walk out. I've been reassured with his records it would be "easy" but how crazy that I have legal responsibility to make decisions and provide care in all other areas, even all other medical areas, but would need his permission to admit him when he's aggressive or out of control. Ugggggg. </p><p>I know this is not a fun choice but given that he put your other son at risk and is in possession of illegal items in your home, maybe it's time to press charges? Then he can be maybe forced to treatment. Maybe if you present him with either go or we will press charges (but you have to be willing to follow through )???? </p><p>I know they need to be willing but many people don't initially go willingly. (Thats why interventions are done, right?) You don't have much time so maybe a more drastic step is needed? </p><p>At least when he is 18 you will be able to say he has to leave. Sigh.</p><p></p><p>I'm so sorry. I pray he finds his way back to himself and your family. It's so heartbreaking. Many members of my extended family are in recovery. It's such a blessing when they are successful.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="buddy, post: 578328, member: 12886"] In our state a child can refuse mental health treatment at age 16. So unless I get a dr to put a hold on him then get the court to give me medical guardianship, my.dev. delayed, autistic, brain injured son could walk out. I've been reassured with his records it would be "easy" but how crazy that I have legal responsibility to make decisions and provide care in all other areas, even all other medical areas, but would need his permission to admit him when he's aggressive or out of control. Ugggggg. I know this is not a fun choice but given that he put your other son at risk and is in possession of illegal items in your home, maybe it's time to press charges? Then he can be maybe forced to treatment. Maybe if you present him with either go or we will press charges (but you have to be willing to follow through )???? I know they need to be willing but many people don't initially go willingly. (Thats why interventions are done, right?) You don't have much time so maybe a more drastic step is needed? At least when he is 18 you will be able to say he has to leave. Sigh. I'm so sorry. I pray he finds his way back to himself and your family. It's so heartbreaking. Many members of my extended family are in recovery. It's such a blessing when they are successful. [/QUOTE]
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