Researchers from Iowa State University Report Findings in Psychosis (The Legal Intersection of Psychosis and Substance Use: a Mixed Methods Investigation of Settled Insanity).

The article focuses on the complex relationship between substance use and psychosis, particularly in the context of legal claims of settled insanity. Research conducted by Iowa State University examined how courts and mental health professionals interpret and resolve these claims, revealing that only a small percentage of settled insanity cases were deemed viable from a clinical perspective, with most legal outcomes being unsuccessful. The study found that mental health experts generally agree that defendants who are intoxicated at the time of a crime are not legally insane, highlighting a disconnect between legal definitions and clinical realities. The findings suggest that the legal doctrine of settled insanity complicates the understanding of mental illness and its etiology. [Extracted from the article]