Question by burlingtony: Can you forcibly admit a minor ( or adult for that matter ) to a drug treatment or mental health clinic ?
How do you go about doing this without physically restraining him or her and forcing them there ?

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Answer by stephen k
As far as a minor goes, if you are the parent, you have the right to take them.

As an adult, it gets more tricky

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Question by jenniebells: How have students with severe disabilities been impacted by No Child Left Behind?

Best answer:

Answer by LDTeacher
I have been a special educator for 30 ears EVERYTHING has impacted these kids!!
The tests that they are required to take have been changed, and the graduation requirements are very different. Hopefully, the tests reflect he needs and and basics that these kids need as adults. but the problem is that the LD or mildly MR kids are the ones who don’t get enough changes in their educational program.
They are expected to do everything that a “normal” kid is supposed to do w/o appropriate adaptions….the whole thing is un fair…there will always be kids who have special needs and just how can we help them??

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Question by Renegado: How does alcohol reduce the inhibitions?

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Answer by allstarlight
Because as you get intoxicated your high and you dont care about little details as much. Like maybe you dont know this guy and probably wouldnt want too etc etc.

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