Florida
Florida guides
Florida has more addiction treatment programs and sober homes than almost anywhere in the country, and Palm Beach County has more than most of Florida. That density brings real options. It also brought the patient brokering scandals of the 2010s, and the state laws written in response to them.
These guides cover what's specific to Florida: the Marchman Act, which lets families petition a court for involuntary treatment, and the licensing, certification, and anti-kickback rules that help you tell a legitimate program from a recruiting operation.
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The Marchman Act: How Florida Families Petition for Involuntary Treatment
Florida's Marchman Act lets families ask a court to order addiction assessment and treatment for someone who has lost control and won't accept help. Here's how it works, and what it can and can't do.
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How to Vet a Florida Rehab or Sober Home Before You Commit
Florida has excellent treatment programs and a long history of bad actors. A few checks, most of them free and online, will tell you which one you're dealing with.