Health minister says forced addictions treatment lacks evidence, feds won't intervene / The Toronto Star
Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 2:22 pm
The federal Health Minister confirmed that the current evidence does not support forced addictions treatment and thus will not intervene. Critics argue that enforced treatment could worsen underlying issues, while experts continue to debate the policy’s efficacy and the proper approach to addiction care.
The Canadian Mental Health Association in British Columbia said existing evidence shows that forcing people into treatment actually increases risks.
OTTAWA - Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel says there's no evidence that forcing people into addictions treatment works — but she won't weigh in on whether provinces should pursue involuntary treatment.
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