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<blockquote data-quote="Crayola13" data-source="post: 761986" data-attributes="member: 21066"><p>It’s a common problem. Because of the way the system was changed in the 1980s, the mental hospitals are notorious for doing this. It’s rare they keep people more than three days anymore. The logic behind that is this: The patient gets started on medications, which usually improves their behavior. After the third day of being on anti-psychotic medications, the patient starts to see more clearly. The doctors tell them to make sure they take those medications and go to counseling/therapy after release. But, many of them stop taking the medications and revert back to problematic behavior. Families are then left with no options.</p><p></p><p> Hopefully, your stepson will comply with taking medications, etc. It is sad because homeless shelters are full of people who could probably live normal lives if they stopped using drugs and took the appropriate medication and went to therapy. It’s extremely rare that an adult can be court-ordered to take their medications. </p><p></p><p>Copabanana will probably log on soon. She can give you better advice because she’s not only a doctor, but she has also been through the wringer with her son.</p><p></p><p>I’m sorry you and your husband have to deal with this. I believe you did everything you could.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Crayola13, post: 761986, member: 21066"] It’s a common problem. Because of the way the system was changed in the 1980s, the mental hospitals are notorious for doing this. It’s rare they keep people more than three days anymore. The logic behind that is this: The patient gets started on medications, which usually improves their behavior. After the third day of being on anti-psychotic medications, the patient starts to see more clearly. The doctors tell them to make sure they take those medications and go to counseling/therapy after release. But, many of them stop taking the medications and revert back to problematic behavior. Families are then left with no options. Hopefully, your stepson will comply with taking medications, etc. It is sad because homeless shelters are full of people who could probably live normal lives if they stopped using drugs and took the appropriate medication and went to therapy. It’s extremely rare that an adult can be court-ordered to take their medications. Copabanana will probably log on soon. She can give you better advice because she’s not only a doctor, but she has also been through the wringer with her son. I’m sorry you and your husband have to deal with this. I believe you did everything you could. [/QUOTE]
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