Synapse
⌘+K
Synapse
PulseExploreClubsResearchersJournals
Instagram
HomeClubsExplore
May 8, 2026The Hastings Center ReportOpen Access

Rethinking Mandated Drug Treatment: Why Expanding Freedom Requires Structural Drug Policy Reform

View Full Paper
Ask AI
Bookmark
Share

Authors

THTim HollandAOAnd Tiffany O'Donnell

Discussion

Loading...

Member takes

Overview

Critical appraisal of mandated drug treatment implications for freedom and equity-denied populations.

Key Points

  • The aim is to challenge the notion that mandated drug treatment can expand freedom and promote social justice.
  • Critical appraisal of existing evidence regarding mandated drug treatment effectiveness.
  • Analysis of the impact of coercive interventions on vulnerable populations.
  • Examination of community-based treatment models as alternative solutions.
  • Mandated treatment does not demonstrate effectiveness compared to voluntary care.
  • Coercive interventions risk worsening inequalities for marginalized groups.
  • Community-based, supportive treatment models better promote autonomy and social justice.

Cite This Study

Holland et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69fd7fcdbfa21ec5bbf085a9https://doi.org/10.1002/hast.70061
View Full Paper
Ask AI
Bookmark
Share