Civil Commitment for Substance Use Disorders: Coercion or Compassion?

The article addresses clinical ethics arguments for and against civil commitment for substance use disorders (SUDs). Topics discussed include legal basis of civil commitment, explanation on civil commitment for SUD in state law, and ethical analysis and recommendations about civil commitment for SUD...

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Published in:Psychiatric Times Vol. 39; no. 6; pp. 20 - 24
Main Author: Geppert, Cynthia M. A.
Format: Article
Published: MJH Life Sciences Jun2022
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        Substance abuse treatment
        Compassion
        Control (Psychology)
        COVID-19 pandemic
        Involuntary hospitalization -- Law & legislation
        Opioid epidemic
        Drug overdose
        Continuing education units
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          Compassion
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          COVID-19 pandemic
          Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers
          Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals
          Involuntary hospitalization -- Law & legislation
          Opioid epidemic
          Drug overdose
          Continuing education units
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