The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that courts should consider “alternative, less intrusive means” before forcibly medicating mentally ill criminal defendants. Non-drug alternatives should be considered before drugs are ordered.
The court also suggested that the issue of "dangerousness to self or others " should be considered when courts look at involuntary medications. More information on this Supreme Court ruling and the anticipated effects is available in this APA press release
The court also suggested that the issue of "dangerousness to self or others " should be considered when courts look at involuntary medications. More information on this Supreme Court ruling and the anticipated effects is available in this APA press release
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