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Q&A: What are the pros and cons of Alberta’s plan for involuntary addiction treatment?

The biggest risk here is that individuals may feel like their autonomy and freedom are being taken away from them.…

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Canada

Alberta introduces controversial involuntary addictions treatment bill

The Alberta government has officially introduced Bill 53, also known as the Compassionate Intervention Act, which has sparked controversy due…

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Health

B.C. doctors get new guidance on involuntary care for drug users

British Columbia clinicians have recently received new guidance regarding involuntary care for adults, particularly focusing on individuals with both mental-health…

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Health

Alberta to build two involuntary treatment centres for addictions in Edmonton and Calgary

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced plans to allocate $180 million over the next three years towards the construction of…

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US Election 2024

NY Gov Hochul seeks expanded involuntary commitment laws over violent crimes on subway

New York Governor Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, is taking steps to address the recent surge of violent crimes in the…

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Health

Fentanyl killed her son. This is what she thinks of involuntary treatment

The struggle of a parent watching their child battle addiction is a heart-wrenching experience that Christy Soulliere knows all too…

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Entertainment

Judge upholds dismissal of Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter charge

A New Mexico judge has upheld her decision to dismiss an involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin in the fatal…

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Politics

Canada doesn’t have enough beds to support involuntary addictions treatment, minister says

Politics Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Ya’ara Saks says there aren’t enough beds in jurisdictions across the country to support…

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Health

Poilievre says he supports involuntary addiction treatment for minors, prisoners

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he supports involuntary drug addiction treatment for minors and prisoners when they are found to be incapable of…

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Canada

B.C. to expand involuntary care for those with addiction issues

The B.C. government has announced it will expand involuntary care for those with mental health and addictions issues, and will…

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