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Matter of SG
The court upheld S.G.'s civil commitment. His mental health and substance use disorders caused repeated overdoses and suicidal behavior, leading to life-threatening harm.
Interest of LMS
The court upheld a mother's rights termination after her newborn tested positive for meth. She missed drug tests, failed treatment, and lacked stable housing.
Huffman v. Robey
The court allowed a prisoner's claims of ADA violations and deliberate indifference to proceed, regarding the denial of medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder. A preliminary injunction was denied.
State v. Suarez
The Appellate Division ruled that the Comer decision applies only to offenders under 18. Michael Suarez, 19 at the time of his crime, is not eligible for resentencing.
Pre-Arrest Diversion-To-Treatment for Adults with Substance Use Disorder: Health Outcomes and Predictors of Program Completion
Pre-arrest diversion programs offer an alternative to incarceration for drug-related crimes. These programs show promise in reducing re-arrests and improving health outcomes like overdose rates among participants.
Medication for opioid use disorder service delivery in carceral facilities: Update and summary report
Incarceration increases the risk of opioid overdose upon release due to decreased drug tolerance. Providing medication for opioid use disorder during incarceration significantly reduces overdose deaths.
Early Life Stress and Substance Use Disorders: Underlying Neurobiology and Pathways to Adverse Outcomes
Early life stress is a major public health concern impacting over half of adults. It significantly increases the risk for substance use disorders and other mental and physical illnesses, reducing lifespan.
US v. Butler
Kevin Butler was found guilty of threatening the U.S. President. The court ruled he was not legally insane because he understood his actions were criminal, despite his delusions and drug use.
Reward neurocircuitry predicts longitudinal changes in alcohol use following trauma exposure
This study explored how brain responses to reward in recently traumatized individuals predict changes in alcohol use. It also examined how these brain differences might vary between sexes.
Common neural patterns of substance use disorder: A seed-based resting-state functional connectivity meta-analysis
Substance use disorder (SUD) involves complex brain changes. Research identifies consistent functional connectivity abnormalities in brain reward circuits across different substances and addiction stages, linking these to impulsivity.
Prevalence of adverse childhood experiences among individuals in treatment for substance use disorder: Are ACE associated differently across type of abuse and quantity of consumption?
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) are linked to many adult health issues. Studies find Indigenous populations, including those in Greenland, experience more ACE and are more likely to develop substance use disorders.
Recovery housing for substance use disorder: A systematic review
Substance use disorder (SUD) is a major global public health problem. Recovery housing offers vital long-term support, significantly improving recovery outcomes and cost-effectiveness for those seeking remission.
Redefining low-threshold buprenorphine access in an integrated mobile clinic program: Factors associated with treatment retention
A mobile clinic in Baltimore City expanded its low-barrier buprenorphine program by increasing time between visits and drug testing. These changes aimed to further reduce barriers to care for people who use drugs or experience homelessness.
Unravelling Polygenic risk and Environmental Interactions in Adolescent Polysubstance Use: a US Population-Based Observational Study
This study explores how genetic risks and environmental factors interact to influence adolescent polysubstance use. Findings aim to reveal underlying mechanisms and inform prevention strategies for substance use disorders.
Drug Addiction and Incarceration: A Call for Research and Transparency Among Prison-Based Substance Abuse Treatment programs
A significant majority of incarcerated individuals in the U.S. have a history of illicit drug use, and over half have diagnosable addictions. This highlights an urgent need for effective, transparent prison-based treatment programs.