Name: Lawmakers consider easing standards for involuntary psychiatric care in Oregon
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Lawmakers consider easing standards for involuntary psychiatric care in Oregon

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A bill to lower standards for civil commitment is under review. Advocates say changes are needed to get people help before they're dangerous to themselves or others — but others say it's a slippery slope for individual civil rights. Read more: https://www.kgw.com/article/news/investigations/uncommitted/oregon-legislature-forced-mental-health-care-involuntary-civil-commitment/283-9c94b6b5-0647-43fb-a3a8-3941035a958b Watch more The Story videos: http://bit.ly/watchTheStory Follow The Story on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheStoryKGW Follow The Story on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thestorykgw

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