Atlantic Shores Hospital Drug And Alcohol Addiction Treatment

2PM EDT April 7,2010 Atlantic Shores Hospital We Will Be Talking About How To Help Loved Ones Who Don't Want Help. It's Called The Marchman Act .. Atlantic Shores provides acute inpatient treatment for a wide variety of psychiatric disorders and chemical dependencies in a safe, secure and nurturing environment for adults 18 and up. This curriculum-based program is designed to address elements and behaviors common to those challenged by substance abuse and/or mental health issues. What is a Marchman Act? A Marchman Act is a means of providing an individual in need of substance abuse services with emergency services and temporary detention for substance abuse evaluation and treatment when required, either on a voluntary or involuntary basis. * How are voluntary and involuntary Marchman Act admissions different? A voluntary admission is when a person who wishes to enter treatment for substance abuse applies to a service provider for voluntary admission. An involuntary admission is when there is good faith reason to believe the person is substance abuse impaired and, because of such impairment, has lost the power of self control with respect to substance use; and either has inflicted, attempted or threatened to inflict, or unless admitted, is likely to inflict physical harm on himself/herself or another; or the person's judgment has been so impaired because of substance abuse that he/she is incapable of appreciating the need for substance abuse services and of making a rational decision in regard to substance abuse services.Contact Atlantic Shores Hospital For More Information: Atlantic Shores Hospital 4545 North Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308 Calvin Smith 786-355-3581 Direct Line