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The pain of watching a loved one struggle with substance abuse or addiction can leave anyone frustrated and drained of all energy.
Eventually, a breaking point is reached, and the question is asked, “Can my loved one be forcefully admitted into rehabilitation?”
The short answer is no. The longer and more detailed answer is it depends.
The Ontario Mental Health Act identifies two ways someone may be held involuntarily. In both instances, only a physician can make decisions if the patient in question meets either criteria:
If the addicted person has shown cause that they are a potential and real danger to themselves or others through their actions, such as threatening to commit suicide or threatening assault on someone else, they may be hospitalized.
Even if someone suffering from drug or alcohol abuse isn’t showing immediate danger to themselves or other, if a physician evaluates them and decides that they are showing a deteriorate in their condition - that is the addiction is severely and negatively affecting their health, relationships, or career - they may be hospitalized for 72 hours without consent.
While there are treatment options for minors, forced rehab is not a route available for desperate family members. The Mental Health Act also applies to children under the age of 18 years of age.
Currently, the best way of getting someone help, is to convince them that treatment is the better option because what they’ve been doing isn’t working. That takes some convincing for the addicted person.
That is where speaking to a professional interventionist can help family and friends manage the emotional situation that comes with dealing with addiction, but can also help steer the addicted person to accepting treatment. While forced rehab may seem like the only option, success tends to be higher and more long-term when the addicted person is willing to accept treatment rather than have it thrust on them. There are a number of intervention methods available and working with an accredited intervention specialist, the most suitable method (or a mix of methods) can be used to get the addict immediate help.
Our inpatient treatment provides around the clock support and medical care to ensure your loved one given the best chance to recover.
We help your loved one cope with anxiety, depression, and many other mental health issues to help your loved one live a healthier and happier life.
Support doesn't end after treatment. Accessible in-person or online, our aftercare helps keep our clients grounded and sober.
Safe, private, and beautiful, our centre is designed for clients to disconnect from the daily stress and focus on their health.
Unlike government funded care, our private centre can help you or your loved one immediately.
Our therapists & staff extend also help families cope with addiction while treating their loved ones.
Withdrawal Management and Detox services provided in a safe, comfortable, 24/7 medically supervised centre.
Teaching your loved one techniques in self-care and managing external stress that can affect your loved one mental health.
Our support doesn't end when your loved one leave our center. Our lifetime aftercare continues to be accessible whenever your loved one need us.
Available in-person twice a week or through online access across North America, we continue to support our clients in their sobriety.
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