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Sexton v. State
The court reversed a sentence reduction denial, finding the judge improperly deferred to the parole board. The judge should have weighed the defendant's youth, addiction, and rehabilitation.
Neural circuits controlling choice behavior in opioid addiction
Opioid use disorder is a growing epidemic characterized by choosing drugs over natural rewards. Research explores the brain's opioid system and neural circuits to develop new treatments that shift this choice behavior.
Chronic alcohol exposure differentially alters calcium activity of striatal cell populations during actions
Chronic alcohol exposure leads to lasting increases in direct pathway activity but reduces indirect pathway and PV interneuron activity in the brain's decision-making region. This imbalance may contribute to impaired behavioral control.
Anticipatory reward dysfunction in alcohol dependence: An electroencephalography monetary incentive delay task study
This study investigated reward processing in alcohol-dependent individuals using EEG.
Is Adolescence Believed to be a Period of Greater Risk Taking Than Adulthood?
Adolescents and adults both perceive adolescence as a period of higher risk-taking, especially due to peer presence. This study explores these beliefs using both explicit and implicit measures.
Prescription psychostimulants for cocaine use disorder: A review from molecular basis to clinical approach
Cocaine use disorder lacks FDA-approved treatment options. Prescription psychostimulants, which share pharmacological effects with cocaine, show promise in promoting abstinence and reducing drug use.
Project Harmony: A Meta-Analysis With Individual Patient Data on Behavioral and Pharmacologic Trials for Comorbid Posttraumatic Stress and Alcohol or Other Drug Use Disorders
New research analyzed 36 trials to find the most effective treatments for co-occurring PTSD and substance use disorders. It found various behavioral and pharmacotherapy options, but noted a need for more comparative studies.
Sex/Gender Differences in the Time-Course for the Development of Substance Use Disorder: A Focus on the Telescoping Effect
Women often experience a faster progression from initial substance use to developing a substance use disorder, known as the "telescoping effect." This pattern is seen with various substances, though some recent studies show inconsistencies.
Neuroimaging in Adolescents: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Risk for Substance Use Disorders
Adolescents with PTSD have brain changes that may link to developing substance use disorders (SUDs). This review examines neuroimaging studies on this connection and discusses prevention and accurate diagnosis.
Neural mechanisms linked to treatment outcomes and recovery in substance-related and addictive disorders
This article reviews brain-based factors tied to recovery from substance use and behavioral addictions. It explores how various treatments, including medication and therapy, relate to brain mechanisms and improved outcomes.
Three decades of research in substance use disorder treatment for syringe services program participants: A scoping review of the literature
Syringe Services Programs reduce disease transmission and connect people who use drugs to medical care. These programs are potential sites to expand substance use disorder treatment, including medication for opioid use disorder.
Motivated to Compete but Not to Care: The Fundamental Social Motives of Risk-Taking Behaviors
Risk-taking behaviors in adolescents and young adults are often linked to gaining social status and finding mates. These behaviors are more prevalent in young males, aligning with evolutionary drives for reproductive success.
Polygenic Risk Scores and Brain Structures Both Contribute to Externalizing Behavior in Childhood: A Study in the Adolescent Brain and Cognitive Development (ABCD) Cohort
Genetic risk for externalizing behaviors in children is associated with differences in brain structure. These brain structures may influence how genetic risks contribute to behavioral issues.
Put the Juvenile Back in Juvenile Court
Many states determine juvenile court jurisdiction by an offender's age at the time of legal proceedings, not the offense.
Reappraising the Role of Dopamine in Adolescent Risk-Taking Behavior
Dopamine in the brain plays a key role in motivation and reward. Changes in dopamine pathways during adolescence are linked to increased sensation-seeking and risk-taking behaviors.