Psychology & Psychiatry
Risk of violent crime rises with depression, study finds
(HealthDay)—People with depression might be more likely to commit a violent crime than those without depression, a new study suggests.
Feb 25, 2015
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Child maltreatment not a clear path to adult crime
Research has found a significant link between childhood abuse and neglect and crime in adulthood. But a recent University of Washington study finds that link all but disappears when accounting for other life factors.
Jan 29, 2015
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International panel urges regulated markets for narcotics
A high-level international panel called Tuesday for the decriminalization of drug use and the creation of legally regulated markets to wrest control of the narcotics trade from organized crime.
Sep 9, 2014
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Crime Victims' Institute tracks the state of stalking in Texas
According to a 2010 survey by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 1.4 million women in Texas experience stalking during their lifetimes. Despite recent laws adopted in the state to protect stalking ...
Aug 6, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Animalistic descriptions of violent crimes increase punishment of perpetrators
Describing criminals and criminal activities with animal metaphors leads to more retaliation against perpetrators by inducing the perception that they're likely to continue engaging in violence, a new Aggressive Behavior ...
Aug 4, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Genes, adversity linked to crime in incarcerated sample
Researchers at Sam Houston State University have found a genetic characteristic that interacts with childhood adversity to predict higher rates of crime in an incarcerated sample.
Jun 4, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study shows increasing rates of premature death and violent crime in people with schizophrenia since 1970s
New research, published in The Lancet Psychiatry journal, shows that rates of adverse outcomes, including premature death and violent crime, in people with schizophrenia are increasing, compared to the general population.
Jun 4, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Antipsychotic medication associated with reduced rate of violent crime
People who use antipsychotic medication (such as clozapine or risperidone) to treat psychiatric illness are nearly half as likely to commit a violent crime compared to when they are not using such medication, according to ...
May 8, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Mental illness not usually linked to crime, research finds
In a study of crimes committed by people with serious mental disorders, only 7.5 percent were directly related to symptoms of mental illness, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association.
Apr 21, 2014
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No correlation between medical marijuana legalization, crime increase, study says
The legalization of medical marijuana has sparked debate across the nation for decades. Some opponents have argued that medical marijuana's legalization will lead to higher crime rates, but according to a new study at UT ...
Mar 26, 2014
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