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Tip 99 Involuntary Treatment
There will be times when an addict refuses to get treatment. If the addiction is destructive enough it may become necessary for family and friends to commit the addict for involuntary treatment of their addiction. Although a strong desire to receive treatment is beneficial to the addict, involuntary treatment can be just as effective. An involuntary treatment is often started with an intervention. Intervention is the process of talking to the addict to show them that you are concerned about their behavior and their addiction and where this will take them.
During involuntary treatment it is essential that the addict is constantly monitored. Doctors will need to make sure that the addict is kept isolated for a time being so that there is no chance of a relapse. |
