There is a striking lack of robust evidence that demonstrates the clinical benefits to forced treatment and confinement. Instead, research points to significant adverse effects, raising serious ethical concerns. (Adham Ragab/Unsplash)

Coercion isn’t care, and new laws that enforce treatment and confinement are dangerous

Arguing that confining and treating people against their will is ‘compassionate’ greatly expands the role of policing in medical matters, often with few limits.

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