Forced Rehabilitation Options

Summary

In Arkansas, involuntary commitment for alcoholism is possible if the person is a danger to themselves or others. You need to document the condition, obtain a physicians examination, and file a petition in court. For severe cases involving neglect or self-neglect, contact Adult Protective Services at (800) 482-8049. For more specific advice, consult Pulaski County Circuit Court.

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My brother in law is an alcoholic,
Hello Bruce, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Could you please specify your location and what kind of legal assistance you're seeking? Are you considering an intervention, restraining order, or custody of children involved?
How to intervene... im in Arkansas
In Arkansas, you can:
- Seek professional help for an intervention
- Apply for a protective order if there's abuse
- Consult a family lawyer for custody issues
For more specific advice, contact your local court:

Pulaski County Circuit Court


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * W Markham St, Little Rock, AR *
Website: www.pulaskiclerk.com
I want to be able to force him into rehabilitation.
In Arkansas, involuntary commitment for alcoholism is possible under certain conditions. You'll need to:
- Prove the person is a danger to themselves/others
- Obtain a physician's examination
- File a petition in court
For detailed guidance, contact Pulaski County Circuit Court.
He can't stand because his health is so bad. He urinates and deficates on himself
I'm sorry to hear about your brother-in-law's condition. In Arkansas, this could be grounds for involuntary commitment. You'll need to:
- Document his condition
- Obtain a physician's examination
- File a petition in court
Contact Pulaski County Circuit Court for more guidance.
He smells like he died
I'm sorry to hear about this. It sounds like a serious health issue. You may want to consider contacting Adult Protective Services in Arkansas. They can help in cases of neglect or self-neglect. Their contact number is (*) *-*.
Thank you!!
You're welcome, Bruce! If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask. Best of luck with your situation.
Thank you!!
You're welcome, Bruce! If you need any more legal information in the future, don't hesitate to reach out. Take care!