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How to get a loved one to accept treatment.
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How to get a loved one to accept treatment.
by Cathe, Jun 27, 2000 12:00AM
We have a loved one with serious mental problems being acted out in the form of alcoholism. To compound our problem, there is a husband who is a co-dependent and two children. A 10 yr old son who live with his natural father and a newborn 3 mos. old (preemie). There is history of domestic violence, spousal abuse between husband and wife, and potential child abuse from the mother as a result of her drinking.
We have asked law enforcement to step in, Child Protective Services and other support organizations to no avail.
Ethically and personally, I would like to use my HMO Dr. to speak with the infant's Pediatrician. Mother and child are members of the same HMO.
I am planning to e-mail my Dr. with a scenario of what is currently happening, what has happened (all documented) and ask for guidance.
I suspect there is somekind of a society anxiety behavior pattern established in early childhood and now it is surfacing. My daughter-in-law (mother of child) is 29, my son (father of child) is 32.
We have asked law enforcement to step in, Child Protective Services and other support organizations to no avail.
Ethically and personally, I would like to use my HMO Dr. to speak with the infant's Pediatrician. Mother and child are members of the same HMO.
I am planning to e-mail my Dr. with a scenario of what is currently happening, what has happened (all documented) and ask for guidance.
I suspect there is somekind of a society anxiety behavior pattern established in early childhood and now it is surfacing. My daughter-in-law (mother of child) is 29, my son (father of child) is 32.
Doctor's Answer
by HFHS.MD-AJ, Jun 29, 2000 12:00AM
I sympathize with your concerns about your daughter-in-law's drinking problems and the potential abuse of your grand-child. I encourage you to continue voicing your concerns to Child Protective Services who are in the best position to address your concerns. Please keep in mind that treatment of alcoholism is usually voluntary.
