I see it on tv and was just wondering!
people goin thru withdraws are handcuffed to something to prevent them from goin out and get drugs! If someone was to do this in real life is it illegal? Or is it ok to do?
lol..i know silly, but was just curious!
2006-08-16 15:36:35 · 13 answers · asked by boobear 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
It is against the law in my state for anyone but a peace officer to arrest someone and place them in handcuffs. A security guard can detain and restrain, but this sounds like something else. If a subject is restrained either in soft 4 point restraints, or chemically restrained in a medical setting, then there has to be a Doctor's order. No doctor can order a patient placed in handcuffs. Handcuffs are designed to be used by law enforcement officers to restrain a subject until they can be safely placed in a secure setting, and not any other reason.
2006-08-16 18:19:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is illegal,and very dangerous as the person who is withdrawing could get seriously ill or even die.It is not ok to do this to anyone.
If this person is addicted to something it has to monitored by a doctor to bring them down off of this drug.Please don't try this yourself as you dont' know what to expect.
2006-08-16 16:04:25 · answer #2 · answered by countrykarebare 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is illegal unless your in a rehabilitation center but they wouldnt hand cuff you to nothing they would just lock you in a room and as well give you medication to help with the withdrawl symptoms, after the usual 3 day detoxification though.
2006-08-16 17:25:52 · answer #3 · answered by curiouscerv 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although the intent is decent, the act would be forcible confinement and would be a criminal offence.
Even though they want to go out and get their dope, we can't remove their right to come and go as they please, except by court order or a physicians direction.
2006-08-16 23:10:07 · answer #4 · answered by Jim D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in all 50 states being held captive, even by choice can bring that person doing the holding on kid-napping charges.Medical personal have better chances doing it at work.
2006-08-16 18:28:51 · answer #5 · answered by madkorey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drugs destroy!! In this case the ends justify the means if you can get off drugs!
2006-08-16 15:42:05 · answer #6 · answered by Brutal honesty is best 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, to keep them from harming themselves or others. Some (most) places use humane restraints to accomplish this.
2006-08-16 15:42:10 · answer #7 · answered by homerunhitter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may depend on local ordinance
2006-08-16 19:31:19 · answer #8 · answered by go UCLA bruins! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could get away with it if your a doctor or cop.
you CAN'T get away with it if your just someones friend.
It's called kidnapping then.
2006-08-16 15:44:22 · answer #9 · answered by deltaxray7 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you know someone like this, you have to watch they may die. detox has to be monitored.
2006-08-16 15:42:42 · answer #10 · answered by duc602 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋