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You can call Adult Protection Services, to report him as a vulnerable adult & voice your concerns.
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No, but if you are his medical POA and it has been activated you certainly can try.
But as Beatty said below you can always call APS and report a vulnerable adult and let them come out and do an assessment.
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Just curious...how is he getting the drugs?
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Rumbletown Sep 22, 2024
Yes, this is my question too. In addition, if he is demented enough to not have capacity to make his own decisions/POA is active, will he be able to participate in the cognitive part of drug rehab? A physical detox (whether needed depends on the substance) could be done, but how would you keep him from going right back to the same thing again if he’s not a willing participant in this process?
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If your DPOA is immediate and with a diagnosis of Dementia, I would say you could. I would get a doctor behind you. Your financial should be OK because you have to show financially that he can pay for the Rehab. Medical will be needed to talk to the doctors.
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In Florida, there's the Baker Act. If you invoke it, he will go to a place where he is held for a few days (72 hours? not sure). At that time he will get a mandated mental evaluation. Check it out and find out more about it! Might work.
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If he has dementia, and you have gone the route of being his POA now due to his incompetence, then yes, you can place him in care. If he is still competent you cannot.
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A gentle reminder about the 3 C's of drug addiction. You didn't cause it, you can't control it, and you cannot cure it. You may be able to get your loved one into rehab, but if he or she does not want to get clean, the chances of a successful recovery are not good.
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Candyleerich1: Only the user of drugs must want to change the addictive behavior.
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Most likely, yes. You will need to have a doctor declare him incapable or mentally incompetent of making decisions. Get him to an ER and let them know your concerns. Give them a copy of your durable POA, and his insurance info. Case management will help you with his placement.
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