Leap of Faith

As the opioid crisis continues to ravage the country, some states are turning to controversial laws that force people into treatment. Are they part of the solution or could they make things worse?


This episode originally ran on Jan. 2, 2020.


Guests:

Dr. Abhishek Jain, forensic psychiatrist

Rep. Lauren Davis, Washington state

Merredith Cunniff, nurse, advocate and former civil commitment patient


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