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Brief of Drug Policy Alliance as Amicus Curiae in Support of Respondent
The brief argues a law prohibiting "unlawful users" of controlled substances from possessing firearms is unconstitutionally vague.
Extended-Release vs Sublingual Buprenorphine in Pregnancy Through 12 Months Post Partum A Randomized Clinical Trial
A clinical trial found extended-release buprenorphine to be as effective and safe as sublingual buprenorphine for treating opioid use disorder in pregnant people. This extended-release option helps improve adherence and reduce misuse risks.
Long-term relapse: markers, mechanisms, and implications for disease management in alcohol use disorder
Research on alcohol use disorder often focuses on short-term relapse. However, factors influencing long-term relapse after sustained remission are largely unknown, despite its importance for ongoing recovery.
United States v. Hemani
The Supreme Court ruled that disarming a lawful gun owner for regular marijuana use violates the Second Amendment. The government did not show a historical tradition for such a restriction.
DiFraia v. Ransom
The court ruled prison officials did not violate the Eighth Amendment or ADA by stopping an inmate's Suboxone treatment after suspected misuse. However, his state negligence claim was sent back to a lower court.
Gonzales v. Battelle Energy All.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed a jury's verdict favoring an employee in an ADA case. The court found evidence supported disability and retaliation claims, and the employer forfeited its exhaustion defense.
United States v. Walton
Walton was denied pretrial release due to charges of sexually exploiting minors while providing them with drugs and alcohol. The court found his actions posed too great a danger for release.
James v. State
The Florida Supreme Court upheld James's death sentence. The court rejected arguments that brain damage, mental illness, or substance use made execution cruel and unusual.
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.
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.