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State v. Greer
The court upheld a 7-year domestic battery sentence despite the defendant's substance use history. A limited remand was ordered to correct dismissed charges.
McGannon v. People
The Colorado Supreme Court reinstated a lawyer after he demonstrated recovery from a long-term meth addiction. The court found his substance use disorder in remission and approved his return to legal practice.
Sarah K. v. Superior Court
The court ended reunification services for a mother who did not make progress with her long-term substance use. This decision allows the case to move toward a permanency hearing.
Women's Elevated Sober Living v. City of Plano
The court ruled that a sober-living home must prove an occupancy accommodation is essential, not merely beneficial, for therapeutic purposes under the Fair Housing Act.
Garcia v. State
The court denied Garcia's request for a new trial despite evidence of trauma and brain damage. It found no harm in the original sentencing.
State v. Sells
The court affirmed a murder conviction, finding the trial judge considered the defendant's meth intoxication but still found intent to kill.
Advances in the characterization of negative affect caused by acute and protracted opioid withdrawal using animal models
Opioid use disorders are chronic brain disorders with three stages: intoxication, withdrawal, and preoccupation. Negative affective symptoms during withdrawal are a major cause of relapse, suggesting a need for better treatments.
Matter of Tuggle
The Georgia Supreme Court disbarred a lawyer for misconduct, despite his claims of opioid addiction and trauma. The court prioritized public protection over his personal progress.
In re RM
The court ended a father's parental rights due to his failure to address criminal behavior, domestic violence, and suspected substance use while incarcerated for drug distribution.
Amos v. State
The court affirmed Amos's statutory rape conviction. Evidence showed Amos used meth and supplied drugs to gain sexual access to the victim.
Financial Abuse in a Banking Context- Why and How Financial Institutions can Respond
Economic and financial abuse is a distinct form of intimate partner violence. Banks are uniquely positioned to help victims and prevent harm through dedicated responses within their core business.
Elder Mistreatment and Dementia- A Comparison of People with and without Dementia across the Prevalence of Abuse
Elder mistreatment is projected to rise significantly by 2050, affecting up to 320 million people. Individuals with dementia are at a much higher risk of mistreatment, particularly psychological abuse and physical harm.
Building Trust in Fintech- An Analysis of Ethical and Privacy Considerations in the Intersection of Big Data, AI, and Customer Trust
This study explores the ethical implications of big data and AI in fintech, focusing on privacy, bias, and trust. It finds that strong data protection and corporate digital responsibility boost customer confidence and business performance.
Brain Aging Among Racially and Ethnically Diverse Middle-Aged and Older Adults
Black and Latinx individuals show worse brain health markers in midlife and later life compared to White individuals. These differences suggest varied brain aging patterns across racial and ethnic groups.
Matter of Corinne S. (Steven S.)
A court found a 79-year-old incapacitated and appointed a neutral attorney as his guardian. The court rejected his daughter and estranged wife's petitions due to unsuitability.