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
Subjects:	Substance abuse treatment Compassion Control (Psychology) COVID-19 pandemic Involuntary hospitalization > Law & legislation Opioid epidemic Drug overdose Continuing education units
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Summary:	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.