Question by burlingtony: Can you forcibly admit a minor ( or adult for that matter ) to a drug treatment or mental health clinic ?
How do you go about doing this without physically restraining him or her and forcing them there ?

Best answer:

Answer by stephen k
As far as a minor goes, if you are the parent, you have the right to take them.

As an adult, it gets more tricky

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