involuntary commitment

HHS Unveils “STREETS” Initiative, Ramping Up Coerced Drug Treatment

At a sumptuous resort just outside Washington, DC, on February 2 for “Prevention Day,” Health and Human Services Secretary Robert…

February 4, 2026

SAMHSA’s “Assisted Outpatient Treatment” Is Still Civil Commitment

On January 15, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) hosted a webinar to promote its program expanding…

January 21, 2026

SF to Open “RESET” Sobering Center, Pilot Civil Commitment for Drug Use

On January 7, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie (D) announced imminent plans to open Rapid Enforcement, Support, Evaluation and Triage…

January 8, 2026

NJ May Expand Civil Commitment to Anyone Accused of Recent Overdose

New Jersey legislators are considering a proposal to require involuntary commitment for any overdose survivors revived by law enforcement. It…

December 9, 2025