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R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-1.10-1. Declaration of policy
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The problem of alcoholism, with its attendant effects upon the economic condition of alcoholics and those dependent upon them, and the substantial physical deterioration brought about by the misuse of alcohol, has, as shown by the studies, become more and more a major concern of …
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-1.10-10. Treatment and services for intoxicated persons and persons incapacitated by alcohol
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(a) An intoxicated person may come voluntarily to an approved public treatment facility for emergency treatment. A person who appears to be intoxicated in a public place and to be in need of help, if he or she consents to the proffered help, may be assisted to his or her home, an…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-1.10-11. Emergency commitment
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(a) An intoxicated person who (1) has threatened, attempted, or inflicted physical harm on himself or herself or another and is likely to inflict physical harm on himself or herself or another unless committed, or (2) is incapacitated by alcohol, may be committed to an approved p…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-1.10-12. Involuntary commitment of alcoholics
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(a) A person may be committed to the custody of the department by the district court upon the petition of his or her spouse or guardian, a relative, the certifying physician, or the administrator in charge of any approved public treatment facility. The petition shall allege that …