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People v. Diggs
The court denied a defendant's release petition. His continued drug use, which contributed to a homicide, meant he remained a danger.
SW v. SWM
The court ruled Casey's Law unconstitutional, finding its "probable cause" standard insufficient to mandate drug treatment. A higher standard is required to compel treatment.
People v. Aquisto
The court reversed a probation sentence, finding the trial court did not adequately consider the violent nature of the offense, despite the defendant's mental illness and substance use.
State v. Corriher
The Montana Supreme Court upheld conditions of restitution and surrendering a medical marijuana card for a defendant with alcohol addiction and PTSD. The court found these conditions lawful.
United States v. Cruz
The court upheld a 420-month sentence for Cruz, finding his reckless conduct justified the punishment despite his meth addiction and limited violence history.
United States v. Freeman
The court vacated Freeman's 210-month sentence due to ineffective counsel. Her attorney mishandled sentencing objections related to her opioid addiction that drove the offense.
People v. Klein
The court upheld a 12-year burglary sentence despite the defendant's addiction and recovery efforts. His history of repeat offenses indicated low potential for rehabilitation.
United States v. Rollins
The court denied Rollins compassionate release despite his severe medical issues and substance use history. It found he remained a danger, ruling his crimes outweighed health concerns.
McKenzie v. State
The Florida Supreme Court weighed a defendant's drug addiction and trauma against aggravating factors in a double murder resentencing. The court upheld two death sentences, finding the aggravating factors stronger.
United States v. Bell
The court allowed expert testimony on sex trafficking and and substance use, finding the experts qualified and their insights on addiction and trauma relevant to the case.
People v. Gerson
The court ruled Gerson's violence, caused by substance use, did not qualify for mental health diversion. It upheld this decision but sent the case back for resentencing.
Matter of KN
The court ruled a new judge could not make findings without hearing evidence. This led to vacating an order terminating a father's parental rights due to substance use.
Adolescence as a Pivotal Period for Emotion Regulation Development
Caregivers shape adolescent emotion regulation skills. Parental skills and behaviors predict youth emotion regulation, influencing both typical development and those at risk.
Adolescent Brain and Alcohol
Adolescent binge drinking increases the risk of adult psychiatric and substance use disorders. It causes lasting changes in brain function, connectivity, and behavior, affecting memory and social skills.
Cascades from Early Adolescent Impulsivity to Late Adolescent Antisocial Personality Disorder and Alcohol Use Disorder
Targeting impulsivity early in adolescence could prevent alcohol use disorder and antisocial personality disorder by slowing the growth of antisocial behavior. Intervening after early adolescence may be too late to prevent these conditions.