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Brief of Faith Leaders in Philadelphia and Beyond as Amici Curiae in Support of Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff Safehouse
This brief argues that blocking Safehouse's overdose prevention site burdens the religious freedom of its board members. Their faith traditions command saving lives and providing care, which Safehouse aims to do.
Methamphetamine Use Disorder: The Next Addiction Crisis
Methamphetamine use and overdose deaths have significantly increased, posing a major public health challenge. The drug's complex neurobiology extends beyond traditional views, affecting multiple biological pathways in the brain.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and lifetime cannabis use: Genetic overlap and causality
The study found a shared genetic basis between ADHD and lifetime cannabis use. This shared genetic background may partially explain why individuals with ADHD have a higher risk of cannabis use.
One is Not Enough: Understanding and Modeling Polysubstance Use
Drug addiction is a widespread and costly public health crisis. Polysubstance use is common and leads to worse treatment outcomes, including higher relapse rates and mortality.
Common and separable neural alterations in substance use disorders: A coordinate-based meta-analyses of functional neuroimaging studies in humans
The article suggests that while addiction shares common brain pathways, different substances may also cause specific brain changes. Understanding these unique alterations could lead to better-targeted addiction treatments.
Smith v. Aroostook County
The court ordered jail officials to provide prescribed buprenorphine, finding a likely disability discrimination violation and risk of harm from forced withdrawal for an incarcerated individual.
Mont v. United States
The Court ruled that time spent in pretrial detention counts toward supervised release terms. This decision impacts reentry planning for individuals with drug convictions.
Commonwealth v. Carrillo
The court vacated a manslaughter conviction, ruling that heroin distribution alone isn't "wanton or reckless" without proof the defendant knew an overdose was likely.
Hopkins v. State
The Wyoming Supreme Court upheld convictions for aggravated assault, DUI, and unlawful substance use. The court rejected the defendant's challenge to his mental state regarding the crimes.
Brief of the Committee for Public Counsel Services and the Health in Justice Action Lab at Northeastern University of Law joined by Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
This brief argues that Jesse Carrillo’s convictions for drug distribution and involuntary manslaughter should be overturned. It asserts his actions were not reckless and that he should have been charged with simple drug possession instead.
Neuroscientific evidence in the courtroom: A review
Neuroscientific evidence can mitigate legal decisions, but brain imaging does not hold special persuasive power. The findings offer insights for scientists, legal scholars, judges, and jurors.
People v. Raybon
The court ruled that Proposition 64 did not legalize cannabis possession in prison. Possession of cannabis in prison remains a felony offense.
People v. Perry
The court ruled Proposition 64 did not legalize cannabis possession in prison. Inmate possession remains a felony, unaffected by civilian decriminalization.
Reward, Control & Decision-Making in Cannabis Use Disorder: Insights from Functional MRI
Cannabis use disorder involves problematic cannabis use causing distress or impairment for at least 12 months. Symptoms include craving, withdrawal, and failing obligations. It can lead to mental health issues and brain changes.
Molecular Imaging of Opioid and Dopamine Systems: Insights Into the Pharmacogenetics of Opioid Use Disorders
Opioid use and overdose deaths have increased, leading to a public health emergency. Research explores genetic and brain factors related to opioid use disorder.