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Judge Urges Alberta to Act on Youth Addiction | Calgary News
A judge is urging Alberta to move forward with its new involuntary treatment law for youth, citing the tragic death of 15-year-old Joe — who battled addiction since age seven — as a stark reminder of the system’s failures. The Compassionate Intervention Act, passed last year, could have saved Joe, the judge says, but its rollout is delayed until 2027 due to facility construction. While advocates push for longer, structured care for young people struggling with addiction, critics warn that evidence for involuntary treatment in minors is still emerging — highlighting the urgent, complex battle…
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