addiction treatment

What Does It Take to Commit Someone Into Rehab???

Question by *Fickle Pickle*: What does it take to commit someone into rehab???
My sister is out of control (drug related) and my Mom wants to have her committed. She has no children & no husband. She is 27 yrs old. Can my Mom commit her w/out her being able to check herself out??? How does that work????

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Answer by mapy455
She can be PC’d (protected custody) for a certain amount of time, but she would have to commit (section 12) herself. The only way to commit another adult is to go through the time consuming process of proving their incompetance and that they are a danger to themselves and the community through the court of law.

Graduated Outpatient Treatment and Now They Want Me to Take Another UA?

Question by Kalinka: Graduated Outpatient treatment and now they want me to take another UA?
I graduated last week and signed some forms releasing myself from any further obligations…..but my counselor just called me and said that my last UA was diluted and that I need to come in and give another one.
Can he do this? I mean do i have to go in? Aren’t I legally done with treatment by signing those papers?

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What Is the Privatization of Probation and Parole Services?

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What are three arguments in support of Privatization
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What is the privatization of probation and parole services?

Is Pernicious Anemia Hereditary?

Question by Rosie H: Is pernicious anemia hereditary?
I need to know because of a book I’m writing

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Answer by karli
Here is some more info for you

Pernicious anemia is caused by a lack of intrinsic factor, a substance needed to absorb vitamin B12 from the gastrointestinal tract. Vitamin B12 is necessary for the formation of red blood cells.

Anemia is a condition where red blood cells are not providing adequate oxygen to body tissues. There are many types and causes of anemia. See also: Anemia .

Pernicious anemia is a type of megaloblastic anemia .

Can Songs Be Applied to More Than They Are Intended To?

Question by raigafan18: Can songs be applied to more than they are intended to?
For example…

For a college project focusing around drug addicts, I plan on using the song “Fix You” in the background of the slideshow as a salutation to rehab treatment and the path to recovery. Is this appropriate?

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Answer by ?lï?ï?
Yes, it is most definitely appropriate.

Usually, songs are more than just words with a tune, they are like a story that the artist has written. Each song tells a story, hence songs have more depth that many people can comprehend.

Does Anyone Else on Here Have a Shopping Addiction?

Question by guitarbabe: Does anyone else on here have a shopping addiction?
Lol I think I have a shopping addiction. Whenever I get upset I go to the mall. Like the first thing I did when I broke up with my boyfriend was i called my gurls n i went shopping. I get like a “high” when I go shopping lol. How many other girls are tha same way?

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Answer by heehhee.?
I’m not that obsessed. I think you should take care of your problem…

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