Is this good or bad?

In England, no one can make you go to rehab. But they can in America. Slate's Explainer Column (Brian Palmer): "It's easier to force a family member into rehab in the United States, where 38 states permit involuntary commitment for substance-abuse treatment. The statutes vary widely in terms of what it takes to force someone into treatment and how long she can be kept there against her will." Bonus question: "Does compulsory treatment actually work?" Bonus answer: "The research is, unfortunately, all over the map."