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United States v. Thompson
The court upheld Gee's convictions for violent sexual assaults and robbery. Evidence of his cocaine use was admitted to show his motive for robbing sex workers.
State v. Bowen
The court upheld a robbery conviction, finding that evidence of the defendant's cocaine addiction and drug debt threats was properly admitted to show motive for the crime.
White v. State
The court ruled White's five-year sentence for failing to report was improper. His addiction and homelessness made reporting impossible, violating due process.
Hefley v. State
The Missouri Supreme Court reversed a guilty plea because a defendant was wrongly advised about drug treatment eligibility. The court found this misinformation on a central issue led to an invalid plea.
United States v. Lii
The court reduced a sentence due to the defendant's meth addiction and trauma contributing to the offense. His commitment to sobriety supported early release.
Vulnerability to addiction
The DSM's definition of addiction has evolved from physical symptoms to a behavioral-centered, dimensional approach. Animal models use behavioral hallmarks like persistence and motivation to study addiction's neurobiology.
Social vulnerabilities for substance use: Stressors, socially toxic environments, and discrimination and racism
Social stressors significantly increase vulnerability to substance use disorders. Factors like poverty and discrimination contribute to chronic stress, impacting health and increasing substance misuse risk.
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.