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Provisions of the Supreme Court Decision Known as Addington V

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Provisions of the Supreme Court decision known as Addington v. Texas (1979) included all of the following EXCEPT


A) more than just the promise of improving one's quality of life is required for involuntary commitment.
B) if non-dangerous people can survive in the community with the help of others, they should not be detained against their will.
C) needing treatment or having a grave disability is sufficient to commit someone with a mental illness.
D) the government has limited ability to commit individuals unless they are dangerous.

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