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Addiction treatment laws by state

What the law lets a family or court do when someone will not get help, plus naloxone access and Good Samaritan protections. These pages are plain-language summaries, not legal advice.

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For other states, see the guides on courts and involuntary treatment, or talk it through with a lawyer in your state.

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