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United States v. Doremus

The Supreme Court upheld Congress's power to regulate opioid distribution through the Harrison Narcotics Act, despite arguments about states' rights.

Report Prepared by Laurence Steinberg, Ph.d.

The expert concluded that adolescents and young adults have diminished decision-making capacity and a greater tendency for risky behavior compared to older individuals. This is a crucial factor in the current case.

Report Or Affidavit of Joan W. Mayfield, Ph.d., A.b.n., A.b.pd,n.

The expert concluded that Dr. Steinberg's report on adolescent development is not applicable to Mr. Brooks or the case elements because Mr. Brooks was an adult at the time of the accident.

Declaration Supporting Allocation of State Funds for Professional Services Re: Evaluation of Suspected Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (fasd) of Natalie Novick Brown, Phd

The expert concluded that further evaluation is needed to definitively determine if Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is present.

Declaration of Barry C. Feld, Ph.d., J.d.

The expert concludes that Dr. Melissa Rusanno's report uses a flawed framework and should be rejected. The expert states that the report also misrepresents scientific evidence on false confessions.

Alga Emis, et Al, v. the American Tobacco Company, et al.

The expert concludes that public awareness in Kansas and the U.S. about smoking's health risks and addictive nature was widespread throughout the 20th century, documented in various public and private sources.

The role of parent–child interactions in the association between mental health and prosocial behavior: Evidence from early childhood to late adolescence

The study examines how children's mental health symptoms and prosocial behavior relate over time, considering the impact of parent-child relationships like conflict and closeness. Researchers found varied connections between these factors.

Childhood maltreatment influences adult brain structure through its effects on immune, metabolic, and psychosocial factors

Childhood maltreatment is linked to brain structure changes later in life. This connection may be influenced by factors like adult trauma, obesity, and inflammation.

Trajectories of parental harshness and exposure to community violence differentially predict externalizing and internalizing mental health problems in legal system-involved youth

Mental health problems are rising in young people, especially those involved with the legal system. Parental harshness and community violence are common stressors contributing to these issues. These factors increase mental health risks.

CLBB Screening Checklist for Client Interactions

A meta-analysis study on peer influence and adolescent substance use

This study synthesizes existing literature and conducts meta-analyses on how peer influence affects adolescent substance use. It aims to quantify this effect across multiple substances and compare perceived versus actual peer substance use.

Anderson v. Benton County

The court allowed a jail inmate's lawsuit to proceed, claiming officials deliberately denied his prescribed methadone. He alleged this violated his Eighth Amendment rights.

State v. Gee

The court upheld convictions for rape, sodomy, kidnapping, and robbery. Gee's statements about cocaine use were admissible as evidence to show motive and intent.

Beneath the Top of the Iceberg- Financial Capacity Deficits in Mixed Dementia with and without Depression

This study found that individuals with mixed dementia (MD) exhibit impaired financial capacity, especially when also experiencing depression. This suggests a need for targeted support for financial decision-making in this population.

Vulnerability, ageism, and health: is it helpful to label older adults as a vulnerable group in health care?

This article explores whether labeling older adults as a vulnerable group in healthcare is helpful. It examines different concepts of vulnerability and ageism's role in how older adults are perceived and treated.