Commentary: intoxication and settled insanity--unsettled matters.
The role of exogenous substances in the genesis of mental symptoms has found relevance in some jurisdictions when a defense of settled insanity is raised. However, the current nosology and knowledge base reveal ambiguity and unresolved questions about the present science related to settled insanity.
Leong
Gregory B
GB
University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, USA. leonggb@dshs.wa.gov
Leisenring
Sarah E
SE
Dean
Margaret D
MD
D000328:Adult; D000435:Alcoholic Intoxication / Q000523:psychology*; D019970:Cocaine-Related Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology; D003134:Commitment of Persons with Psychiatric Disorders / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005104:Expert Testimony / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006708:Homicide / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D007298:Insanity Defense; D008297:Male; D002189:Marijuana Abuse / Q000523:psychology*; D011605:Psychoses, Substance-Induced / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D014768:Virginia