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Involuntary addiction treatment now legal in Sask. despite medical groups' warnings (www.cbc.ca)
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As early as this fall, people in Saskatchewan with severe addictions may be forced into treatment at Saskatchewan Hospital, a psychiatric facility in North Battleford.

The Sask. Party on Tuesday passed the Compassionate Intervention Act into law.

The Opposition NDP, the Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS) have become vocal about their opposition to the law's implementation.

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[–] 5 points 6 months ago (1 child)

Ok this is fucked. Is there even any data to suggest this might work? Have other countries tried this?

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  • [–] 1 point 6 months ago

    Well it sucks but I guess some one has to be the first. Also I see the down side. Yet if this is a well run program. You get the addicts of the street get them cleaned up and give them a second chance to live a good life, what is the problem? Was it not that long ago where we would just throw them in jail and say good luck with your withdrawals fucker.

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