The Wall Street Journal has published an informative article A Doctor’s Fight, More Forced Mental Health Care, on new legal and health care delivery trends targeted at those diagnosed with severe mental illness. The man behind the changes is Dr. Torrey, and his main line of argument is that forced treatment keeps those with mental illness from acting out violentally and thus makes for a safer society. The artlice could have given more ample voice to those who oppose these laws. But it does give a sense of the stakes and the ethical problems behind forced drugging.
Since WSJ requires subscription, you can find portions of the article here