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The Wonders of Involuntary Treatment

Coercive treatment is a touchy subject. There are advocates who say forcing someone against their will takes away their civil liberties. It’s true that prior to the curtailment of involuntary hospitalization, the power was abused. But has curtailment gone too far? People such as Elliot Rodger and Adam Lanza had signs that they were ill, but because they were over eighteen, their parents couldn’t…