Alison Ritter

Mark Page, a legislative correspondent for Black Press, discusses B.C.'s controversial shift to involuntary care for severe addiction, moving away from safe supply and decriminalization. Alison Ritter, a professor from the University of New South Wales with expertise in involuntary treatment, adds international perspective on civil commitment models. They explore the challenges, costs, and potential outcomes of forced rehab, revealing insights from Australia’s experiences while debating the balance between lifesaving care and civil rights.