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Socially Sanctioned Coercion Mechanisms for Addiction Treatment
Author(s) -
Nace Edgar P.,
Birkmayer Florian,
Sullivan Maria A.,
Galanter Marc,
Fromson John A.,
Frances Richard J.,
Levin Frances R.,
Lewis Collins,
Suchinsky Richard T.,
Tamerin John S.,
Westermeyer Joseph
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
the american journal on addictions
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.997
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1521-0391
pISSN - 1055-0496
DOI - 10.1080/10550490601077783
Subject(s) - coercion (linguistics) , addiction , licensure , psychology , criminal justice , addiction treatment , psychiatry , criminology , medicine , nursing , philosophy , linguistics
Coercion as a strategy for treatment of addiction is an effective but often negatively perceived approach. The authors review current policies for involuntary commitments and explore coercive dimensions of treating alcohol and drug dependence in the workplace, sports, and through professional licensure. Gender‐specific issues in coercion are considered, including evidence for improved treatment retention among pregnant and parenting women coerced via the criminal justice system. Social security disability benefits represent an area where an opportunity for constructive coercion was missed in the treatment of primary or comorbid substance use disorders. The availability of third‐party funding for the voluntary treatment of individuals with substance use disorders has decreased. This unmet need, coupled with the evidence for positive clinical outcomes, highlights the call for implementing socially sanctioned mechanisms of coercion.