In the face of a drug crisis that’s killed more than 1,000 Albertans annually for years, the provincial government is poised to become the first jurisdiction in Canada to force drug addicts into treatment, holding them in secure facilities for up to three months at a time or mandating that they complete six months of treatment in the community.

After two years, Alberta will become the first province in Canada to allow forced drug-addiction treatment.{ai:summary}The Alberta government plans to implement a groundbreaking approach to combat its ongoing drug crisis, which has claimed over 1,000 lives annually. This initiative will allow for the involuntary treatment of drug addicts, requiring them to stay in secure facilities for up to three months or complete six months of community treatment. This marks a significant shift in policy, as Alberta aims to address the escalating addiction issue through enforced rehabilitation measures. #health

Alberta tables new law for mandatory treatment for drug addicts

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