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<blockquote data-quote="Copabanana" data-source="post: 761059" data-attributes="member: 18958"><p>Yes and yes. To my way of thinking he was probably admitted there because on drugs he was acting crazily.</p><p></p><p>In my state there would be a 3 day involuntary hold on the basis of danger to self or other or gravely disabled--which would mean so impaired that he is not meeting his basic needs. If he is in the hospital involuntarily he can't get himself out until the hold expires in 3 days, or longer if extended. It can be extended if he still meets criteria--but the doctor would go before a judge in order to extend it.</p><p></p><p>There will likely be a social worker there in the hospital and we can pray that that person could help him get extended treatment in a facility if he agrees.</p><p></p><p>I am writing here of what happens in my state. If the hospital thinks he is safe to leave after 3 days, and he wants to leave--he can walk right out the door--and not go to further treatment, if he doesn't want to. In 3 days, he could well have detoxed under medical supervision, but of course we can't know without knowing the kinds of drugs he is using. We can pray that after 3 days he might have some insight into his situation and agree to get treatment.</p><p></p><p>Of course, that would be the best case. Praying with you and ksm that he gets the help he needs.</p><p></p><p>Love, Copa</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Copabanana, post: 761059, member: 18958"] Yes and yes. To my way of thinking he was probably admitted there because on drugs he was acting crazily. In my state there would be a 3 day involuntary hold on the basis of danger to self or other or gravely disabled--which would mean so impaired that he is not meeting his basic needs. If he is in the hospital involuntarily he can't get himself out until the hold expires in 3 days, or longer if extended. It can be extended if he still meets criteria--but the doctor would go before a judge in order to extend it. There will likely be a social worker there in the hospital and we can pray that that person could help him get extended treatment in a facility if he agrees. I am writing here of what happens in my state. If the hospital thinks he is safe to leave after 3 days, and he wants to leave--he can walk right out the door--and not go to further treatment, if he doesn't want to. In 3 days, he could well have detoxed under medical supervision, but of course we can't know without knowing the kinds of drugs he is using. We can pray that after 3 days he might have some insight into his situation and agree to get treatment. Of course, that would be the best case. Praying with you and ksm that he gets the help he needs. Love, Copa [/QUOTE]
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