Mayor Eric Adams announced a proposal called the Compassionate Interventions Act to allow involuntary hospitalization of individuals struggling with severe substance abuse. The act is intended for those who are a risk to themselves or others due to drug or alcohol use. Adams believes this measure represents a crucial step in helping New Yorkers during their crisis and improving overall quality of life. He asserts that current state law does not permit such commitments, which the new act seeks to change. Adams aims to bring New York in line with 37 other states allowing these interventions.
The Compassionate Interventions Act seeks to give city first responders the authority to involuntarily commit individuals who are an apparent risk to themselves or others due to drug or alcohol use to a hospital.
Adams framed the measures as a lifeline to struggling New Yorkers unable to get themselves the help they need and as necessary to improving the quality of life in the city.
The authority to commit belongs solely to doctors and nurses, a change that would align New York with 37 other states that allow involuntary removals.
Adams emphasized during his speech that the act is aimed at helping those caught in the grip of addiction recover and build a culture of compassion.
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