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Bortz v. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
The bank processed wire transfers for elderly customers who were victims of a scam. The court found that the bank had a duty of care to intervene in suspicious transactions.
United States v. Grant
The court upheld a reduced 60-year sentence for Corey Grant, who as a juvenile received a mandatory life sentence. This followed the Supreme Court ruling that mandatory life without parole for juveniles is unconstitutional.
Addiction as a brain disease revised: Why it still matters, and the need for consilience
The "addiction as a brain disease" concept, while influential, faces scientific criticism. This summary addresses these critiques, arguing that refining the original postulates can improve patient care and treatment development.
Heroin addiction hijacks the Nucleus Accumbens: Craving and reactivity to naturalistic stimuli
Heroin users' brains showed heightened responses to drug-related content in a movie. This activity was linked to craving, suggesting specific brain areas are key to addiction.
The impact of Substance Use Disorder on COVID-19 outcomes
A study of over 11,000 adults with COVID-19 found substance use disorders linked to increased hospitalization, ventilator use, and death. These risks may be partly due to drug-related respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.
The molecular neurobiology and neuropathology of opioid use disorder
Opioid use disorder is a chronic condition driven by brain changes, causing compulsive drug taking and cravings. The widespread misuse of opioids has led to significant health and financial crises globally.
American Addiction Centers, Inc. v. NAATP
A company sued a trade association for defamation and anticompetitive behavior. They claimed false statements damaged their business reputation and market position.
Moody v. Mental Health and Addiction Serv.
The court addressed the closure and bankruptcy of a a substance abuse treatment center. Disputes involved licensing, patient care, and financial mismanagement.
People v. Brugman
The court upheld Brugman's violent offense convictions. His claims of trial error, insufficient evidence, and leniency due to his personality and substance use disorders were rejected.
United States v. Joseph Pedrin
The court ruled Pedrin competent to stand trial. Despite PTSD and substance use, experts found he understood the proceedings.
United States v. Shangreaux
The court denied compassionate release, ruling that COVID-19 and stimulant use disorder were not extraordinary circumstances. Release was also opposed by sentencing factors.
Drug addiction: From bench to bedside
Drug addiction causes 11.8 million deaths annually, surpassing cancer deaths. It is a chronic, relapsing brain disease shaped by biological, behavioral, and social factors. Effective treatment requires a personalized approach.
Gray and white matter morphology in substance use disorders: A neuroimaging systematic review and meta-analysis
Substance use disorders (SUDs) are a major public health issue affecting millions worldwide. SUDs cause brain changes that can be observed with MRI, but the specific regions affected vary by substance and individual.
Substance Use Disorders and Behavioral Addictions During the COVID-19 Pandemic and COVID-19-Related Restrictions
The COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions have negatively impacted mental health across the U.S.
Association of substance use disorders and drug overdose with adverse COVID-19 outcomes in New York City: January–October 2020
People with substance use disorders (SUDs) and a history of overdose face a higher risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes, including hospitalization, ICU admission, and death.