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In re NR
The court reversed a father's rights termination. His past meth use didn't prove current danger, and the agency didn't show serious harm to the child from ongoing contact.
United States v. Le
The court upheld a law banning gun possession for drug users, rejecting a challenge that claimed it was unconstitutional. The decision cited public safety concerns related to addiction and prior legal rulings.
State v. Vanderee
The court upheld a driver's conviction and sentence for a fatal fentanyl-related crash. Evidence from his long substance use history justified the search and supported the high risk of future harm.
Associations Between Age, Social Reward Processing and Social Anxiety Symptoms
Adolescence is a vulnerable time for mental health issues, with social anxiety disorder often starting then. Research suggests adolescents may be highly sensitive to social rewards, though more studies are needed to confirm this in humans.
State v. Greer
The court upheld a 7-year domestic battery sentence despite the defendant's substance use history. A limited remand was ordered to correct dismissed charges.
McGannon v. People
The Colorado Supreme Court reinstated a lawyer after he demonstrated recovery from a long-term meth addiction. The court found his substance use disorder in remission and approved his return to legal practice.
Sarah K. v. Superior Court
The court ended reunification services for a mother who did not make progress with her long-term substance use. This decision allows the case to move toward a permanency hearing.
Women's Elevated Sober Living v. City of Plano
The court ruled that a sober-living home must prove an occupancy accommodation is essential, not merely beneficial, for therapeutic purposes under the Fair Housing Act.
Garcia v. State
The court denied Garcia's request for a new trial despite evidence of trauma and brain damage. It found no harm in the original sentencing.
State v. Sells
The court affirmed a murder conviction, finding the trial judge considered the defendant's meth intoxication but still found intent to kill.
Advances in the characterization of negative affect caused by acute and protracted opioid withdrawal using animal models
Opioid use disorders are chronic brain disorders with three stages: intoxication, withdrawal, and preoccupation. Negative affective symptoms during withdrawal are a major cause of relapse, suggesting a need for better treatments.
Matter of Tuggle
The Georgia Supreme Court disbarred a lawyer for misconduct, despite his claims of opioid addiction and trauma. The court prioritized public protection over his personal progress.
In re RM
The court ended a father's parental rights due to his failure to address criminal behavior, domestic violence, and suspected substance use while incarcerated for drug distribution.
Amos v. State
The court affirmed Amos's statutory rape conviction. Evidence showed Amos used meth and supplied drugs to gain sexual access to the victim.
Financial Abuse in a Banking Context- Why and How Financial Institutions can Respond
Economic and financial abuse is a distinct form of intimate partner violence. Banks are uniquely positioned to help victims and prevent harm through dedicated responses within their core business.