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Podcast: Tradeoffs
Episode: Leap of Faith
Description: As the opioid crisis continues to ravage the country, some states are turning to controversial laws that force people into treatment. Are they part of the solution or could they make things worse? (Note: This episode has been corrected to include the most updated number of states with compelled treatment laws.)Guests:Dr. Abhishek Jain, forensic psychiatristRep. Lauren Davis, Washington stateMerredith Cunniff, nurse, advocate and former civil commitment patientCheck out the research for yourself and learn more on our website:Â https://bit.ly/tradeoffsep6