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Truthout
4 months ago
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38 States Currently Authorize Involuntary Commitment for Substance Use

State lawmakers in the U.S. are turning to coercive treatment and involuntary commitment to address substance use and overdose crises, which may escalate despair and lead to preventable deaths.
Loneliness and disconnection are driving widespread substance use, with many people using drugs as a way to manage difficult emotions and feelings of isolation. [ more ]
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