What if they have a co-occurring mental health problem?

If a client has a psychiatric disorder which needs to be stabilized and/or managed to be able to treat the substance addiction they will have to be referred to a psychiatric hospital. Some examples of these disorders or symptoms are:

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Schizophrenia
  • Symptoms such as psychosis (delusions or hallucinations) mania, acute depression, suicidal or homicidal

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1. Is a Section 35 the only option?
2. How do I get someone committed to treatment under Section 35?
3. What happens once a petition is filed with the court?
4. How will the court decide what to do?
5. What happens next if the court orders her/him to be committed?
6. What kind of help will an individual receive?
7. What if she/he is too sick to go to a detoxification program?
8. What if they have a co-occurring mental health problem?
9. How long will the commitment be for?
10. Will a Section 35 commitment cure her/his alcohol or drug problem?
11. Can I go back to court if she/he drinks or uses other drugs again?