Landrew
Bluelighter

Part one - examines the current trend to present forced treatment as a solution to street disorder, ie California and Alberta.
Part two - takes a loot at the key players pushing for this
Part one - Canada
Alberta votes for forced treatment on May 29 2023
Alberta United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith says she would bring in a bill forcing people with severe drug addiction into treatment if her government wins the May 29 election.
polished shill piece here for the forced approach-

Involuntary treatment of drug addicts the Alberta election issue the rest of Canada is watching
Alberta's bold plan to force chronic drug addicts into treatment is a stark contrast to the drug decriminalization approach of B.C.
New Brunswick
N.B. pursuing legislation that could see drug users subject to involuntary treatment Critics say approach is misdirected, could alienate users and cause greater harm
Aidan Cox · CBC News · Posted: Sep 08, 2023 12:28 PM PDT | Last Updated: September 8
Coming up: The Portugal Deception.
USA
California
concerns me a bit how little press/SEO this is getting/got - Word of proposal a while back
California proposal would force unhoused people into treatment
Fri 4 Mar 2022
Civil rights groups have raised alarms at Governor Gavin Newsom’s plans, calling the measures ‘draconian’

California proposal would force unhoused people into treatment
Civil rights groups have raised alarms at Governor Gavin Newsom’s plans, calling the measures ‘draconian’
bill passes Oct 2023
A new California law will expand the state’s ability to force residents who are suffering from severe mental illness and addiction issues to get treatment.
Senate Bill 43, signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) Tuesday, expands the definition of “gravely ill” to include people unable to provide basic needs to themselves due to untreated mental illness or unhealthy substance use disorders. Those individuals will not be eligible for conservatorship, effectively forcing them into mental health treatment.
The law is part of efforts to tackle homelessness in the Golden State, with local governments complaining their hands are tied if a person refuses to receive help. However, it has also raised concerns from civil liberties advocates who worry it will allow the state to over-impose its will on individuals.

New California law could force people with mental illness to get treatment
A new California law will expand the state’s ability to force residents who are suffering from severe mental illness and addiction issues to get treatment. Senate Bill 43, signed into l…

Next up we have an area going in a different direction, "East and Southeast Asia".
Regional Report on Compulsory Treatment and Rehabilitation in East and Southeast Asia
Consisting of three booklets, this report documents progress and case examples pertaining to the transition from compulsory facilities for people who use drugs towards voluntary community-based treatment and complementary health, harm reduction and social support services in East and Southeast Asia.
Compulsory Treatment and Rehabilitation in East and Southeast Asia
Compulsory Treatment and Rehabilitation in East and Southeast Asia

Part 2
Canada - Julian Somers, Distinguished Professor of Psychology Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC [distinguished in propaganda to fool redneck morons]

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