It's not about taking anything personally, it's about countering erroneous views that were being presented as reality.
I won't be surprised if the defense attorney does try to make an issue out of ADHD and EA's Adderall use, as defense attorneys often rely on the public's biases & commonly held misconceptions in an attempt to win a case, IMO. If that happens, hopefully the prosecution will call medical experts, who are good communicators, to correct any misconceptions.
All JMO.
I agree.
IMO, his ADHD and Adderall use will probably be addressed, especially if he was abusing the medication or giving to others. JMO
IMO, I don't see how it can really help EA from a defense stand point, though. I agree that every option should be used to ensure that justice is served, but I don't see ADHD or the use of Adderall being a mitigating factor in Aggravated Kidnapping or Murder, but that is JMO.
IMO, there is a lot of misunderstanding about Adderall, and people that
need to take it versus people who just
want to take it. IMO, it is discussed mainly when it is being abused by someone, sold illegally by someone with a prescription, or used for reasons (such as weight loss....believe it or not, I have heard of it being prescribed by gynecologists for weight loss... :waiting
other than treating ADD/ADHD symptoms.
Personally, I am in the process of trying to wean myself off of the medication. I have been on it for MANY years, and I worry about adverse health affects now that I am older.
Below is a link that, IMO, gives a basic run down of the drug and its interaction with alcohol and the affects when the two are combined.
http://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/adderall-and-alcohol#WithAlcohol5
Adderall is a stimulant and alcohol is a depressant. But don’t be fooled into thinking they cancel each other out. In the body, they compete with each other, posing serious risks.
Inebriation/Alcohol Poisoning
Adderall can dull the symptoms of being drunk. So people who use the substances together are often not aware of how much alcohol they’ve consumed. This can lead to over drinking and related consequences, from alcohol poisoning to risky behaviors.
It is this quote that makes me question just how in-depth EA's attorney's will want to get over EA's use of Adderall. IMO, this may explain possible aggressive behavior, but IMO, this might be understandable in the event of a bar fight or something similar, but IMO, it in NO WAY mitigates Aggravated Kidnapping or Murder.
Behavioral Issues
Reduced inhibitions and aggressive behavior often go hand in hand with drinking too much. Add Adderall to the mix and the results are multiplied.
I also hope that every possible angle is covered by both the prosecution and defense to make sure that the case is not compromised in any way and that the appropriate justice is served.
EVERYTHING OTHER THAN THE LINK AND QUOTES ARE JMO