We know people are exposed to a lot of misinformation, especially on public health topics like substance use. To help people get the facts and perhaps have conversations with those who have the wrong information, we created these community resources.
~ Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction
About this
Explains what involuntary treatment is and examines its effectiveness by focusing on the evidence, legislation and diverse perspectives about it. The brief also provides a thorough overview of the issues involuntary treatment poses for decision makers, healthcare professionals, and policy and program developers by outlining how substance use health, treatment, human rights and public safety intersect.
This brief is part of a series we created to help people and communities understand complex responses to support substance use health.
Three key points you will find in the document:
- How involuntary treatment is administered in Canada
- Evidence on the effectiveness of involuntary treatment
- Ethical and public safety concerns for involuntary treatment