Debate: Should Drug Addicts Be Forced Into Treatment?
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker wants to give hospitals the power to commit substance abusers. Is this the right approach?

Claim: Drug addicts be forced into treatment
Reason: An addict forced into treatment is likely to take the habit back up as soon as they are released.
Warrant 0: a percentage will do so
Warrant 1: a percentage might not do so
Correct warrant: 1

Claim: Drug addicts should not be forced into treatment
Reason: The only good reason to not put drug addicts into treatment is people worried about cost.
Warrant 0: funding is being cut for more necessary healthcare already
Warrant 1: funding is being cut for less necessary healthcare already
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: Drug addicts should not be forced into treatment
Reason: Treatments for substance abuse is very effective.
Warrant 0: treatment centers will run out of treatments
Warrant 1: treatment centers will run out of patients
Correct warrant: 0