Though the best chances for overcoming drug addiction occur when the addict himself or herself realizes the extent of the problem and chooses to get help, there are times when detox and rehabilitation are necessary to save an addict's life. The Marchman Act allows blood relatives or other loved ones of an addict to obtain a court order to force an addict into treatment. Invoking the Marchman Act is a drastic measure, but in some cases there is no other way to get help for someone with a severe addiction.
Broward County Marchman Act Process
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