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Thank you douglehn for your question.
We think you'll get the answer to your question in the Living With Bipolar Disorder-Friends & Family section of our OnCall+ Bipolar Disorder site under "Can a spouse or other close family member compel an adult to receive treatment for bipolar disorder against his or her will?"
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