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Old Sep 07, 2008, 04:00 AM
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Originally Posted by xxhybridxx View Post
Unfortunately laws in some states require a court mandate to involuntarily commit someone, so most relatives simply don't want to go through the hassle or want to avoid feelings of betrayal by the ill person. I see cries for reform emerging, so hopefully we can avoid instances like these
Depends on what reform takes place. More involuntary commitment? I think if treatment had fewer problems itself, then there would be less objection from the sufferers themselves to getting it.
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