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Crisis Intervention and Involuntary Commitment of a Loved-One
Dealing with a loved one spiraling out of control, what to expect when police and paramedics get involved, and on obtaining an involuntary commitment order.
Court-Ordered Drug Rehab and Addiction Treatment: What You Need to Know
Answers to your basic questions about getting into a treatment program rather then sent to a jail cell. How it works, why it works and where to find court approved treatment.
Your Legal Rights To Confidential Drug Treatment
You have a legal right to confidential treatment, and you cannot be discriminated against on the job, in the housing market, or for access to any governmental programs. Find out what your rights are, and get help today.
When Bullying Becomes a Civil Rights Violation
Bullying is never trivial, but in some cases, such as when bullies harass people based on gender, race, or disability, bullying becomes an enforceable civil rights violation and schools that fail to address such bullying are in violation of civil rights and discrimination law.
Alcohol Policies and Laws to Reduce Alcohol-Related Harms – Which Programs Work and Which Programs Don’t
Although a legal substance, a lot of legislation regulates how we can buy, sell and consume alcohol – and this is understandable, since alcohol misuse costs Americans an estimated $223.5 billion per year. Find out what types of alcohol polices actually work well to reduce the harms of excessive alcohol use and which ones – though they may sound good – do not work very well at all.