How to I Get a Court Order to Have My Son Attend a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center?

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My son who is 17 has a drinking problem. I found two big bottles of vodka in his room and vodka concealed in water bottles in his refrigerator. I have found a treatment center in the area that I have made an appointment with but my son refuses to go saying he doesn’t have a problem. The treatment center said I might have to get a Court order issued. How do I go about doing that if I can’t convince my son to go.

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Answer by aanglea
talk to his physician & your attorney. see what qualifications are required by your insurance company.

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