I live in Madison County Alabama
2006-07-06 12:10:17 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
I don't think so, only when someone is under the age of 18 they can be committed into a rehabilitation program by their parents. My advice to you would be to move out and cut all ties with him, until he decides to get into a treatment program. Let him know that you and your children love him, and want him to get better. But, he needs to be the one to make the decision to get help by himself, and he may only see that if you were to get out out of the picture for awhile, and you would be doing what is in best interest if you did this also. Good luck to you.
2006-07-06 12:21:47 · answer #1 · answered by Jeanne 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely seek legal help on this one (counties usually have free legal aid clinics).
If you believe your spouse is a danger to your family because of alcoholism, and especially if he/she is violent, I would say yes. There are options of getting restraining orders and/or involuntary alcoholism treatment.
If you do feel you are in danger however, please leave the house and do not continue to keep children in the same living arrangements as the person needing treatment. If he/she refuses to go to treatment, the best option for right now may be simply to leave the house before anything violent happens.
When you are safely away, call a country drug treatment facility and ask about getting your spouse admitted. Mention that there are children in the house and that you fear for their safety and your own. They may direct you to file a police report, maybe not. Either way, follow their instructions and don't back down.
While you are at it, ask about services yourself and the children in the forms of psychological services, and financial services if need be.
Good luck!
2006-07-06 12:19:22 · answer #2 · answered by Tamina 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe that you can force any adult against their will unless you can prove that he is mentally insane, being an alcoholic isn't illegal there's probably nothing you can do but shock him into going straight. I don't know your situation but may be take away what he holds most dear. The only people that can force unvoluntary treatment are the courts, but he would have to commit a crime while drunk to warrent that. Obviously you love him, but you have two children imagine how they feel seeing their parent acting the way he does.
2006-07-06 12:21:33 · answer #3 · answered by MARIA M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as I know, they must be a threat to themselves or others to be committed without their consent. Have you called the Police or Child Protective Services. If you feel you or your children are in any type of danger from this man, you can have him removed by a court order & he'll beg to be committed after a few hours in jail!
2006-07-06 12:19:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't like refferring anyone to commitment. But call your local hospital's behavioral health unit. They will let you know.
Prescription drugs may just shake him (her) up a bit. You might be on the right track.
After he (she) gets out, and if you feel like it, introduce to him (her) the idea of taking Milk Thistle. It could save his (her) liver.
yea, protect you and your kids. If you haven't already explain to your kids that he (she) is very sick and needs to be seen by doctors.
Hopefully they will send him (her) to a 6-month or more halfway house. Hopefully they won't commit him/her to a state hospital. He or she will wither away. That is a horrific place for anyone to go to.
Bless you for the tough choices you are making.
Cheryl
2006-07-06 12:16:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its called intervention but has to be done by professional substance abuse counselers
2006-07-06 12:17:39 · answer #6 · answered by oldguy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋