Not to mention that even if you're admitted voluntarily, you aren't necessarily allowed to leave when you want, even beyond the oft-quoted 72-hour hold. Legally

Not to mention that even if you're admitted voluntarily, you aren't necessarily allowed to leave when you want, even beyond the oft-quoted 72-hour hold. Legally you might be entitled to leave, but the facility can basically force you to stay by denying the resources needed to fill out the discharge paperwork.