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Effects of MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD on self-experience
MDMA-assisted therapy significantly reduced PTSD symptoms in individuals with severe PTSD. It also improved self-experience measures like alexithymia and self-compassion, which are important for treatment success.
Side-effects of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy: A systematic review and meta-analysis
MDMA-assisted psychotherapy appears safe and well-tolerated across various psychiatric conditions. However, reporting of side effects in some studies could be improved.
Bad habits–good goals? Meta-analysis and translation of the habit construct to alcoholism
Addiction is often linked to "bad" habits. The article reviews habit and goal-directed behavior in alcohol use disorder, noting that both are part of complex decision-making.
The impact of civil commitment laws for substance use disorder on opioid overdose deaths
Opioid use and overdose deaths have significantly risen, leading 34 states and D.C. to adopt civil commitment laws for substance use disorder (SUD). These laws allow courts to mandate SUD treatment for individuals meeting specific criteria.
Views and experiences of involuntary civil commitment of people who use drugs in Massachusetts (Section 35)
Involuntary civil commitment for substance use treatment is used in 38 U.S. states and D.C., including Massachusetts. Research on its effectiveness and potential for harm is mixed.
Advancing Racial Justice Through the Restatement of Children and the Law
The Restatement of Children and the Law outlines regulations for children across various contexts. However, racial bias often causes state interventions, meant to protect, to disproportionately harm Black and Indigenous youth.
Child Sexual Abuse Victimization Amongst Detained Adolescents and Incarcerated Young Adults: Findings from an Australian Population-Based Birth Cohort Study
This study found child sexual abuse (CSA) and multi-type maltreatment are significantly more prevalent in incarcerated populations. Females in custody experienced higher rates of both CSA and other maltreatment.
Disparities in sentencing: Creating a “Benchcard” on brain development to incorporate neuroscience research
The article discusses how the U.S. legal system’s approach to juvenile life without parole creates significant sentencing disparities across states. It highlights the 2021 Jones v.
Criteria and Procedures for Meaningful Parole Review for People Sentenced as Youth
The Supreme Court found that children are less culpable than adults and changed sentencing laws for crimes committed by those under 18. This led to reforms allowing opportunities for release, even for life sentences.
The second look movement: A review of the nation's sentence review laws
The U.S. prison population has grown 500% in 50 years, with over 200,000 people serving life sentences in 2020. Many states are now implementing "second look" laws, allowing for judicial review of long sentences.
A Cross-Clinic Collaboration: How an Amicus Brief Helped Create Judicial Recognition of Adultification Bias in Juvenile Sentencing
The Washington State Court of Appeals ruled that sentencing courts must consider adultification bias when sentencing youth of color, a first in American law.
A Path Toward Race-Conscious Standards for Youth: Translating Adultification Bias Theory into Doctrinal Interventions in Criminal Court
Washington courts are challenging racial bias in the criminal legal system. They are addressing adultification bias, which causes harsher treatment for youth of color, impacting sentencing and transfers to adult court.
"Children Are Different" and Their Lawyers Should Be Too
The juvenile justice system often fails to provide adequate legal representation for children, particularly those with trauma histories. This can lead to inappropriate placements and a lack of support, hindering their rehabilitation.
The Slow Drip of Decarceration: Reversing the Flood of Mass Incarceration and Its Racist Impact
African Americans are incarcerated at nearly five times the rate of white Americans, reflecting deep-seated racial disparities. The U.S. prison population grew exponentially from the 1970s, disproportionately impacting people of color.
Amending New Jersey’s Expungement Law to Reflect the Historical Treatment of Juveniles: Juveniles Deserve a Second Chance
New Jersey law denies record expungement for juvenile crimes. Limiting record sealing prevents rehabilitated youth from moving past their past.