Long-Term Involuntary Commitment Laws
This dataset explores long-term involuntary commitment laws in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Public Health Topic
Mental Health and Mental Disorders
Geography
50 U.S. States and the District of Columbia
collection
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Date Range
April 2, 2008 - May 1, 2016
last Updated
Mar 01, 2015
Variables
- Is there a state law regulating involuntary commitment?
- Can an individual be involuntarily committed solely on the basis of mental illness?
- What are the criteria for involuntary commitment of an individual?
- Plus 9 others...
Naloxone Overdose Prevention Laws
Unintentional drug overdose is a leading cause of preventable death in the United States. Administering naloxone hydrochloride (“naloxone”) can reverse an opioid overdose and prevent these unintentional deaths.
Public Health Topic
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs, Injury and Violence Prevention
Geography
collection
None
Date Range
last Updated
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