Substance Abuse Program Concerns

Summary

Kentuckys substance abuse programs require regular monitoring and mental health support. Common law marriage is not recognized in Kentucky. The Casey Law allows family members to petition for involuntary treatment of a loved one struggling with substance abuse, requiring medical proof of addiction. Consider filing a complaint with the Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors for program mismanagement.

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Me and my girlfriend of * and a half years she was court mandated to a out patient substance abuse program and she was doing good but they never drug test her and they just let her associate with more users she got involved with another man and left me and now she living in a camper and he has got her on the needle and I work and I have a daughter home it has broken my home and caused me a lot of mental anguish
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. In regards to your girlfriend's court-mandated substance abuse program, could you tell me which state this is happening in? The laws regarding these programs can vary by location.
Kentucky
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. In Kentucky, there are certain laws for substance abuse programs. Here are a few:
- Patients must be regularly monitored.
- The program should avoid potentially harmful associations.
- Mental health support should be provided.
You can report any mishandlings to the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services.
That's all the counselors should have known and saw that coming
I understand your concern, ****. Mismanagement of such programs can have severe consequences. You can consider filing a complaint with the Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors in Kentucky.
Are we considered legally married after 11 years
In Kentucky, common law marriage is not recognized. This means living together for any length of time does not constitute a legal marriage. However, common law marriages legally established in other states are recognized in Kentucky.
Can I try the Casey law
The "Casey Law" in Kentucky allows family members to petition the court for involuntary treatment of a loved one who is struggling with substance abuse. However, it requires medical proof of the individual's addiction.