Honors Theses
Date of Award
Spring 5-8-2022
Document Type
Undergraduate Thesis
Department
Public Policy Leadership
First Advisor
Melissa Bass
Relational Format
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
This thesis assesses the alcohol and drug commitment statute in Mississippi. Substance use disorder has impacted millions of people around the world, including within the U.S. Civil commitment is one of the many policies aimed at helping those with substance use disorder; however, it is highly debated and under researched. This thesis looks specifically at the alcohol and drug commitment statute in Mississippi, interviewing legal and medical professionals who are responsible for implementation of this statute. The findings of this thesis include a lack of uniformity in the implementation of the statute and several areas where procedures can and ought to be improved to yield better results. Policy recommendations include streamlining the commitment process, reallocating funding, and improving education regarding substance use disorder.
Recommended Citation
Foley, Elizabeth, "Civil Commitment: An Assessment of the Alcohol and Drug Statute in Mississippi" (2022). Honors Theses. 2632.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/hon_thesis/2632
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