Success of forced addictions treatment lacks evidence, minister says
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Success of forced addictions treatment lacks evidence, minister says
Description
June 4, 2025
New Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel says she will not direct her department to intervene as some provinces work to introduce involuntary treatment for addictions. But Michel says there's no evidence that forcing people into addictions treatment works. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Wednesday June 4, 2025.
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Success of forced addictions treatment lacks evidence, minister says
Description
June 4, 2025
New Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel says she will not direct her department to intervene as some provinces work to introduce involuntary treatment for addictions. But Michel says there's no evidence that forcing people into addictions treatment works. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Wednesday June 4, 2025.
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