At least three Canadian provinces are exploring options to expand involuntary treatment of people with substance use disorders

Food for thought! For a classical liberal like me this is a tough decision!

However, a temporary measure like this could potentially help to break the cycle of addiction and offer an opportunity to the individual to make positive changes to his or her life. It is worth a try! 

The 1960/70s era of extreme liberalism (e.g. shutting down mental institutions and involuntary treatment) went too far! Some of the homeless are mentally ill and whether their freedom of being homeless improves their condition is doubtful.

"At least three Canadian provinces are exploring options to expand involuntary treatment of people with substance use disorders, against the advice of some health experts who warn involuntary care for drug use can be ineffective and harmful. Reuters"

"With illicit drug use, homelessness and untreated mental illness reaching a crisis in parts of Canada, the governments of at least three provinces want to treat more people against their will, even as some health experts warn involuntary care for drug use can be ineffective and harmful.

This month, British Columbia's premier, whose party is in a tight race for reelection in the province, said his government would expand involuntary treatment for people dealing with mental illness combined with addiction and brain injuries due to overdose. Some would be held in a repurposed jail. ..."

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Canadian provinces seek to treat more drug users against their will