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rurallib

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8. When you have to do this do you fear they might react violently?

Reply to Aristus (Original post)

Thu Jul 27, 2017, 09:20 PM

Jul 2017

Putting myself in your shoes I would be quite concerned about an unexpected reaction, especially if they were in an altered state.

I think drunks would really concern me cause alcohol seems to enhance violent tendencies - or so i have seen.

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Just had to request of a patient that he returns when he's not high on meth. [View all] Aristus Jul 2017 OP

I hope he complies, my dear Aristus... CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2017 #1

He was okay about it. Aristus Jul 2017 #2

Asking because I have no idea... Orrex Jul 2017 #3

If life-saving medical treatment is needed immediately, there are laws to protect Aristus Jul 2017 #4

Ah. Thanks. Orrex Jul 2017 #5

Picky picky Doctor Saboburns Jul 2017 #6

I have no doubt it's much worse where you are. Aristus Jul 2017 #7

Actually the powers that be are turning more and more proactive and open minded here Saboburns Jul 2017 #9

Is local law enforcement seeing the value of getting addicts into treatment instead of prison? Aristus Jul 2017 #10

Yes, very much so Saboburns Jul 2017 #12

When you have to do this do you fear they might react violently? rurallib Jul 2017 #8

In all the time I've been doing this, I've only ever been threatened by prescription med addicts. Aristus Jul 2017 #11

Thanks for this answer rurallib Jul 2017 #13