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Trump wants to force people into treatment for substance use and mental health issues

By Deborah Becker
Published September 11, 2025 at 4:03 AM CDT

President Trump is calling for an expansion of civil commitments, where people can be forced into treatment for substance use and mental health issues. The idea is picking up steam. But do they work?

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