Question Period Note: Involuntary Treatment

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• The evidence is clear, to reduce the harms associated with substance use, a full continuum of supports is necessary to meet people where they are at, including treatment for those who are ready for it.
• We understand that seeking treatment is an individual choice and recovery looks different for everyone. There is no one size fits all.
• Our government is committed to support a full continuum of care that is necessary for a successful substance use strategy: Prevention, Harm Reduction, Treatment, Enforcement.
• There is a lack of evidence on the effectiveness of involuntary treatment, though the results of some studies indicate that involuntary treatment can have negative impacts, including increased risk of overdose.
• We will continue to undertake and support research to build the evidence base for interventions, including treatment approaches.

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