The Government of Saskatchewan has passed The Compassionate Intervention Act, a piece of legislation that would allow for involuntary treatment for those struggling with addiction in some cases. Helping others through involuntary treatment The act was first brought up earlier this year as the province says it looks to help the local population who they say can't help themselves. Mental Health and Addictions Minister Lori Carr detailed the importance of the new tool being used in healthcare. "Compassionate Intervention is going to be a really important tool for those individuals that really don't have the capacity to make the decision to get treatment on their own." Staying mostly the same since it was first introduced, the act does focus on some of the safeguards put into place. Related stories Province passes compassionate intervention act, allowing for involuntary treatment Drug costs putting pressure on health plans, and people Hope's Home receives investment from provincial-federal childcare supports Keeping an eye out With the law now being put into place, Carr says they province will still keep up with the impacts of the law to see if future changes are needed. "As we move forward and develop the regulations, we'll be touching base with community partners on this to ensure that that is set up properly. Of course, as with other legislation, sometimes once it's up and running, you notice that something needs to be tweaked and we're absolutely willing to make those adjustments as we go along." The Act is expected to come into force this fall after regulations are finalized.