Nathan McLean & Corey Williams
Nathan McLean & Corey Williams
News: Mandatory Treatment
News: Mandatory Treatment
News: Mandatory Treatment
Monday 5th September 2022
Nathan McLean and Corey Williams tackle the ethics of mandatory substance use treatment and its impact on individual autonomy in this episode.
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Get the buttons here!Mandatory Treatment: Ethics, Autonomy, and Public Health
Whenever you're talking about something that reduces individual freedom or autonomy, that is more important to me than life? If you take that away, you're heading towards, and if that's the way that you want to have your society, then I would rather not be a part of it.
Imagine being told you have to undergo treatment for substance use, whether you want to or not. That's the crux of this episode of the Recovery Machine Podcast, where hosts Nathan McLean and Corey Williams dive into the hotly debated topic of mandatory treatment for substance users.
Prompted by David Eby's recent comments on involuntary care for those who overdose twice in a day, the discussion gets right to the heart of the matter: the balance between individual freedom and public health. Nathan and Corey, both former healthcare professionals with personal experience in addiction, bring a unique perspective to this complex issue. They question whether forcing treatment on individuals is ethical and examine the potential for misuse of such power.
Drawing from their own journeys, they highlight the failures of the healthcare system and the repetitive cycle faced by many dealing with mental health and substance use disorders. This episode isn't just about policy; it's about people. The hosts emphasize the importance of supporting personal autonomy and encourage listeners to think critically about the role politicians play in shaping addiction treatment.
As Nathan poignantly states, "Whenever you're talking about something that reduces individual freedom or autonomy, that is more important to me than life?
If you take that away, you're heading towards, and if that's the way that you want to have your society, then I would rather not be a part of it."
Join Nathan and Corey as they navigate this thorny issue with empathy and insight, urging us all to reflect on what kind of society we want to build.
Whether you're directly affected by addiction or simply interested in the ethical dimensions of public health policies, this episode offers a thought-provoking look at mandatory treatment.