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<blockquote data-quote="Copabanana" data-source="post: 759495" data-attributes="member: 18958"><p>Based on what you write, I would think this might be considered to be a danger to others. The thing is I see you as powerless in this. The staff at the hospital will make a determination. They will have to go before a judge to extend the hold for another 3 days (at least that is how it is in my state.) At that hearing your son will also have the right to argue on his own behalf, to dispute the need for an extended hold. If the 2nd hold is granted, there is the possibility of an even longer one after that--in my state it is 2 weeks, I think. And it can be extended even longer incrementally, as necessary. </p><p></p><p>The thing is Laura, family members are no part of this. It is between the system and your son. </p><p></p><p>Many bipolar people take their medication. Your son chooses to self-medicate with drugs. This is an extremely distressful situation he's gotten himself into. My personal opinion is that he needs to face the consequences of what he has wrought. Maybe this way he will come to the understanding that he needs a program and sobriety. </p><p></p><p>In any event, I am so very sorry you are going through this. But I am so glad it's not at your front door, like before.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Copabanana, post: 759495, member: 18958"] Based on what you write, I would think this might be considered to be a danger to others. The thing is I see you as powerless in this. The staff at the hospital will make a determination. They will have to go before a judge to extend the hold for another 3 days (at least that is how it is in my state.) At that hearing your son will also have the right to argue on his own behalf, to dispute the need for an extended hold. If the 2nd hold is granted, there is the possibility of an even longer one after that--in my state it is 2 weeks, I think. And it can be extended even longer incrementally, as necessary. The thing is Laura, family members are no part of this. It is between the system and your son. Many bipolar people take their medication. Your son chooses to self-medicate with drugs. This is an extremely distressful situation he's gotten himself into. My personal opinion is that he needs to face the consequences of what he has wrought. Maybe this way he will come to the understanding that he needs a program and sobriety. In any event, I am so very sorry you are going through this. But I am so glad it's not at your front door, like before. [/QUOTE]
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