Guardianships, Conservatorships & Addiction: When Families Use the Law to Save a Life

MAR 14, 202658 MIN
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Guardianships, Conservatorships & Addiction: When Families Use the Law to Save a Life

MAR 14, 202658 MIN

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<p><strong>Only 10% of addicts receive treatment in a given year, and most never seek help voluntarily. </strong>That’s where guardianships or conservatorships come in.</p><p>India speaks with attorney Mark Astor, who works with families across the U.S. to legally intervene when a loved one is struggling with addiction or severe mental illness. From the necessity for<strong> </strong>involuntary treatment options to how the criminal justice system fails those suffering, this episode explores how families can legally help people who are unable to help themselves.</p><p><strong>Topics:</strong> addiction recovery • guardianship law • conservatorship • mental health intervention • Marchman Act • family addiction support</p><p>Follow <a href="https://instagram.com/ilybutpodcast"><u>@ilybutpodcast </u></a>on Instagram &amp; TikTok for more</p><p>Watch on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ilybutpodcast"><u>YouTube</u></a> every Thursday </p><p>Guest → Mark Astor <a href="https://www.instagram.com/astor.simovitch.law/"><u>@astor.simovitch.law</u></a> | Visit His <a href="https://mentalhealthaddictionlawfirm.com/about-mark-astor/"><u>Website</u></a></p>