Commentary on Rafful et al. (2018): Unpacking involuntary interventions for people who use drugs.

Bazazi, Alexander R · Addiction · 2018

editorial · Level V

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Abstract

Involuntary interventions for substance use disorders are less effective and potentially more harmful than voluntary treatment, and involuntary centers often serve as venues for abuse. Scaling up voluntary, evidence-based, low-barrier treatment options might invalidate the perceived necessity of involuntary interventions, and could go a long way toward reducing overdose risk.

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