ER Doc frustrated by state's involuntary commitment process

In my state, anyone can be committed by anyone else so long as you can sign a statement in front of a magistrate alleging whatever you want. They then come to me in handcuffs by way of LEO to the ED where I'm a single provider and I have to decide whether or not they're a danger to themselves or others. I have no psych help. Our hold times for the state hospital can exceed weeks. One of the things you can be committed for is substance abuse. I cannot get anyone to give me a straight... ER Doc frustrated by state's involuntary commitment process
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