Mental health or substance abuse treatment mandated by legal authorities for individuals who refuse services but meet criteria for commitment due to danger or inability to care for themselves.
Example: Court-ordered treatment for individuals with severe mental illness who lack insight into their condition and refuse voluntary treatment while posing risks to themselves or others.
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