Category Archives: Marchman Act
What is the Marchman Act?
The Marchman Act provides that relatives or friends can file a petition with the court to request involuntary commitment for someone suffering from drug or alcohol addiction. The law can be used to require a person to undergo mandatory treatment for addiction as well as to allow a person to be committed for mental… Read More »
Getting Loved Ones Treatment for Substance Abuse
Dealing with a loved one suffering from addiction to drugs or alcohol is a heartbreaking situation. Often, the lives of these individuals are falling apart, but they deny there is a problem and refuse to seek treatment. In addition to wanting this person to get help so he/she can return to a healthy and… Read More »
