Baker Act

Substance abuse and alcoholism are significant public health challenges in New York, with the state particularly affected by the opioid epidemic. In recent years, overdose-related deaths have risen, underscoring the urgent need for effective intervention. However, New York lacks a legal framework for placing those struggling with substance abuse in treatment facilities where they can […]

Since its enactment in 1993, the Marchman Act has played a pivotal role in ensuring that people struggling with substance dependency and addiction benefit from medical and therapeutic interventions.However, the Act has not been without its critics, and three decades on from being passed into law, many of its provisions are outdated or over-complicated. In mid-2024, several […]