Toni's Law presents the possibility for families of people in active addiction to be mandated into detox and rehabilitation under certain criteria.
Far to often families are trapped and forced to stand by and watch their loved ones suffer and even died of opioid addiction. This deadly drug should be considered an active suicide attempt, making it possible for individuals using to be mandated to detox.
Under the current involuntary commitment rules families can petition for involuntary commitment or 302 when a person exhibits that they are a threat to themselves or other. Unfortunately, the use of substances such as heroin is not considered under the current law. Even in the event that a person was 302ed and in active addiction, the current 302 regulations only allows for a person to be held for 72 before they can petition to sign themselves out.
With opioid deaths on the rise across the country Toni's Law would implement a set of standards that must be followed for families to initiate a mandated detox and rehabilitation experience for the user.
This allows families to take control and attempt to save their loved ones before it's too late.
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August 1, 2017
I have been reading every single story you leave in the comments and the pain behind these words hits home for me every time. This process is grueling but knowing there are so many families fighting for the same change gives me the strength to keep pushing for these hearings.
July 14, 2017
Seeing one hundred people sign this gives me hope that I might stop watching other families go through what we have endured. Watching these names appear reminds me that I am no longer fighting this battle in the dark alone.
Reached 100 supporters
July 12, 2017
68 Comments
Please help the addicted ... Don't lock them up! From a loving Mother. Thank You!
When you have no control over an addict and your only choice is to stand by and watch them die.. Its just the worst feeling of helplessness. Ive spent many nights concerned for the wellbeing of someone who is in denial..
Was an addict myself and too many ppl are now in days. They say help is everywhere but most times it cost too much. Please pass law
Detox while sometimes it can open doors to more or different types of drugs, it's better than your love one dieing.
This is a cause close to my heart. I lost my best friends daughter to herion od in December 2016 at the age of 22. Anything I can do to help!❤️
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Toni's Law presents the possibility for families of people in active addiction to be mandated into detox and rehabilitation under certain criteria.
Far to often families are trapped and forced to stand by and watch their loved ones suffer and even died of opioid addiction. This deadly drug should be considered an active suicide attempt, making it possible for individuals using to be mandated to detox.
Under the current involuntary commitment rules families can petition for involuntary commitment or 302 when a person exhibits that they are a threat to themselves or other. Unfortunately, the use of substances such as heroin is not considered under the current law. Even in the event that a person was 302ed and in active addiction, the current 302 regulations only allows for a person to be held for 72 before they can petition to sign themselves out.
With opioid deaths on the rise across the country Toni's Law would implement a set of standards that must be followed for families to initiate a mandated detox and rehabilitation experience for the user.
This allows families to take control and attempt to save their loved ones before it's too late.
Updates
August 1, 2017
I have been reading every single story you leave in the comments and the pain behind these words hits home for me every time. This process is grueling but knowing there are so many families fighting for the same change gives me the strength to keep pushing for these hearings.
July 14, 2017
Seeing one hundred people sign this gives me hope that I might stop watching other families go through what we have endured. Watching these names appear reminds me that I am no longer fighting this battle in the dark alone.
Reached 100 supporters
July 12, 2017
68 Comments
I am signing this petition because this epidemic we are going through is getting crazy. Toni was a great loving funny person whom I had the pleasure of knowing for many many years. We all should sign this petition because we are their voices they can't really speak for them selves. They are fighting a battle and they need our help . How many more loved ones do we have to watch suffer struggle and loose to this horrible drug . We must defeat the devil some how. We all need to come together and reach out talk to someone give someone that listening ear let them know they are loved and can win this battle that they go through every min of their lives and we will stand by their sides. Toni you are a beautiful Angel now and you are truly missed . Love you XOXOXO
Please help the addicted ... Don't lock them up! From a loving Mother. Thank You!
When you have no control over an addict and your only choice is to stand by and watch them die.. Its just the worst feeling of helplessness. Ive spent many nights concerned for the wellbeing of someone who is in denial..
Was an addict myself and too many ppl are now in days. They say help is everywhere but most times it cost too much. Please pass law
Detox while sometimes it can open doors to more or different types of drugs, it's better than your love one dieing.
This is a cause close to my heart. I lost my best friends daughter to herion od in December 2016 at the age of 22. Anything I can do to help!❤️
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I am signing this petition because this epidemic we are going through is getting crazy. Toni was a great loving funny person whom I had the pleasure of knowing for many many years. We all should sign this petition because we are their voices they can't really speak for them selves. They are fighting a battle and they need our help . How many more loved ones do we have to watch suffer struggle and loose to this horrible drug . We must defeat the devil some how. We all need to come together and reach out talk to someone give someone that listening ear let them know they are loved and can win this battle that they go through every min of their lives and we will stand by their sides. Toni you are a beautiful Angel now and you are truly missed . Love you XOXOXO