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MDMA-assisted therapy for severe PTSD: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 3 study
MDMA-assisted therapy significantly reduced PTSD symptoms and functional impairment compared to placebo. It was generally well-tolerated, with more adverse events in the MDMA group.
Adolescent Brain Development and Contextual Influences: a Decade in Review
Recent research has shifted the view of adolescence from problematic to a period of opportunity and creativity. Studies highlight how the adolescent brain is uniquely suited for exploration, learning, and forging social bonds.
Assessing HIV and Overdose Risks for People Who Use Drugs Exposed to Compulsory Drug Abstinence Programs (CDAP): A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Globally, drug use leads to many health problems, including HIV and overdose deaths.
Making the "C-ACE" for a Culturally-informed Adverse Childhood Experiences Framework to Understand the Pervasive Mental Health Impact of Racism on Black Youth
Many youth, especially Black youth, experience traumatic events. Racism and racial discrimination are significant stressors. A new model suggests racism is an adverse childhood experience (ACE) that impacts Black youth's mental health.
Responsible Use of Open-Access Developmental Data: the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (abcd) Study
This article outlines best practices for using open-access developmental data responsibly. It emphasizes considering social context, developmental processes, and data limitations when conducting research.
The Law, the Science, and the Logic of Ending the Teenage Death Penalty
The Eighth Amendment requires criminal punishment to fit the crime and offender, serving legitimate goals like retribution and deterrence. Its interpretation evolves with societal standards of decency.
Emotional Conflict and Trauma: The Recovery of Stolen Memory Using a Mixed-Methods Approach
This study investigates how the community of Portomarín, forcibly relocated in 1963, perceives its local heritage. It analyzes how heritage education can help residents manage their traumatic history and build identity.
Black Girls and the Pipeline from Sexual Abuse to Sexual Exploitation to Prison
This chapter explores how sexual abuse can lead Black girls into a "pipeline" from exploitation to prison. It examines the unique racial and gender challenges they face, focusing on how schools and society often fail to support them.
“Some Mother's Child Has Gone Astray”: Neuroscientific Approaches to a Therapeutic Jurisprudence Model of Juvenile Sentencing
Juvenile brains are not fully developed by age 18, raising questions about sentencing. This evidence conflicts with public pressure for harsh punishments, underscoring a need for legal reform prioritizing psychological well-being.
Associations Between Memory Loss and Trauma in US Asylum Seekers: A Retrospective Review of Medico-Legal Affidavits
Asylum seekers often lack physical evidence for their claims, making credibility assessments based on their testimony crucial. This study explores how trauma affects memory and presentation of accounts among asylum seekers.
Asylum-Seeking Children in Shutdown: Neurobiological Models
Asylum-seeking children in Australian detention facilities have developed a shutdown state from trauma. They exhibit symptoms like refusing to eat, drink, or speak, becoming unresponsive to their families and surroundings.
Neurobiology of alcohol seeking behavior
Relapse is a major challenge in addiction treatment, with many people experiencing it within three months of abstinence. Researchers use animal models to study relapse triggers like stress, cues, and small alcohol re-exposure.
Opioid-Induced Structural and Functional Plasticity of Medium-Spiny Neurons in the Nucleus Accumbens
Opioid use disorder is a chronic condition with a high potential for relapse. This is partly due to drug-induced changes in key brain areas that make individuals more susceptible to compulsive use.
Matter of C. L. E.
People v. Bennett
The court vacated a juvenile life sentence, finding the defendant's childhood trauma, brain development, and rehabilitation progress weighed against a finding of permanent incorrigibility.