Mass shootings have unfortunately become a topic of everyday conversation in many parts of the world. That has in turn, given rise to questions concerning the mental state of the shooters. Drugs, particularly psychotropic ones, used mainly by those suffering from a mental condition have been closely related to those shootings episodes. Is there really a connection between psychotropic drugs and mass shooters?

Medication-induced violence is nowadays considered a really important issue and there are cases of a mass shooting that have involved a mass shooter being on psychotropic drugs. A well-known example is that of Eric Harris who killed 13 people back in 1999 in the Columbine High School. After his death, it was confirmed that he was receiving an antidepressant on a daily basis. A similar case made its appearance in 2013 when Aaron Alexis shot 12 people in a mass shooting at the Washington Navy Yard. After his arrest, the authorities discovered that Alexis was taking both an antidepressant and a sedative for a long time. It is true that nowadays, the number of people suffering from mental diseases has increased considerably. In most cases, those people are being watched by a psychiatrist and receive proper treatment in the form of a psychotropic medication.

It is also, true that various studies have revealed that there is definitely a connection between this type of drug and feelings of aggression, mania, psychosis, and suicidal behavior. All of those feelings are a result of the medication itself, they are not part of the initial illness. For this reason, in most cases, those side effects go away when the result is withdrawn and typically reappear when the medication is resumed. As we can well understand, those aggressive feelings can make a person violent or further expand any homicidal instincts he may have.

Another concern about the connection of psychotropic drugs and mass shooters has to do with the number of mass shooters, involved particularly in school attacks who were under the prescription of a psychotropic drug. Whether they were receiving an antidepressant, antipsychotic, sedative or opioid at the time of the crisis or they had a long history of receiving such a type of drug and their condition had been deteriorated at the time of the attack, it is true that the majority of school attackers suffered from some type of mental disease.

Several studies have linked psychotropic drugs to acts of violence. A large 2016 study provided by the Nordic Cochrane Center explored the danger of developing some aggression feelings in adolescents taking antidepressants regularly. The study also, revealed that a relationship exists between the uptake of such medication and the development of feelings of agitation and restlessness. Those feelings can, in turn, create a violent response to even an insignificant stimulus.

It is true that the connection between psychotropic drugs and mass shootings has been investigated for many years. Various evidence and existing cases show that such a connection is more than possible. Therefore, it is really important to dig further into the whole issue and let the scientists explore the possibility that psychotropic drugs may contribute to a state of mind that can lead to massive assaults.

It’s a fundamental principle that an accused person has a right to a fair trial. In the American legal system, this principle has been underpinned by the common law offense and reinforced by legislation. In each State and U.S. Territory, it is an offense for a juror to inquire about a person who is a party in a trial or any relevant matter to a trial. This allows for an accused party the right to a fair trial where jurors have no prior knowledge or predisposed opinions on any of the parties in the trail so as not to influence the jury’s decisions. Traditional media, such as the news and newspapers, are much acquainted with the “law of sub judice contempt” and they never discuss the criminal history of an accused party. In recent times, it has become clear that information on trials, especially high profile trials, can be shared amongst social media channels, posing complications on an accused right to a fair trial.

Social media is a serious issue that has led to aborted trials in recent years. With the immediacy of information and opinions available on social media, it is very difficult to keep jurors in the dark about the past of those they are judging on trial. The single most significant challenge presented to the courts in terms of juries and fair trials are presented by social media and the misuse of it by the jurors. A number of studies have been conducted in recent years that have calculated the number of trials and court decisions that have been overturned, in part, because of juror actions related to the internet.

There are a number of ways that jurors have misused social media during trials. Some of the most common issues social media has presented to fair trials are jurors on social media to give the details of cases ongoing, commenting on trials after they have been concluded, and the use of social media to seek out responses or advice about the case they have been assigned to. Some less common, examples are communicating with parties of the trail via social media or friending and following other jurors during the trial. There have even been cases of jurors searching the internet for information on the accused parties that have not been submitted to the courts for the case.

It would be unfair to say that social media is bad for the criminal justice system as it has presented new opportunities for different institutions. Social media has presented police, for example, unprecedented access to the public allowing them to communicate in real time about incidents and events. Facebook and Twitter have become an important tool for investigations and forced an added level of transparency to criminal proceedings. But when it comes down the fairness of trials and courts making the correct decisions on big trials, social media has presented problems and complications.

Trial by social media has become a huge concern for the criminal justice system and poses threats to prosecutions and the rights to a fair trial. It is becoming increasingly important for the criminal justice system to reform the way it goes about jury selection and the court proceedings. Big time decisions in court need to be protected for the rights of the accused and social media has complicated this over recent years, posing more harm than good.

A recent study shows that at least 91 percent of all children play video games either on computers, cell phones, handheld devices or game consoles. It is a common thing to find children in places with computer games since they are fascinated with technology even more than adults.

This has led many parents to try and set limits on how and when their children can play online games. In fact, for some parents, their kids addiction to electronic entertainments is not only frustrating and depressing but they feel like they have no more energy left to take control of their kids. However, the good news is that children with unhealthy gaming habits can recover with a little interventions and support from parents.

Effects of Computer Game Addiction On Kids Video game addiction can cause several negative effects that include: – Obsessive behavior or a preoccupation with gaming – Kids fail to engage in physical exercise – Kids do not get enough time to sleep – Physical problems such as migraine headaches, dry eyes and back pains – Social isolation – Kids neglect school activities and responsibilities – Depression, annoyance and irritability when kids are unable to play Here are some helpful tips for parents whose kids have developed unhealthy gaming habits or are addicted to computer games.

1. Talk to your children and explain the consequences of bad gaming habits

It is important to explain to your child that computer games are supposed to be a past time or an entertainment and not a full time activity.

Parents should set a rule allowing video games to be played only after the child has completed his or her homework and taken care of other important duties and responsibilities.

Make your child understand that real life success is more important than gaming success which is virtual and imaginary. Getting good grades in school and earning real money is more worthwhile than living in a fantasy world.

2. Allow your kid to play in moderation at a reasonable time

Computer game addiction can take hold of your child hence parents should determine a reasonable time when their kids can play these games in moderation. For instance, during the school year computer games should not be played for more than one or two hours daily and three hours maximum on weekends. Ensure that computer games are not your child’s only activity or primary form on entertainment.

3. Parents should create consequences while making game time a reward

If the child does not follow your rule on gaming, create some form of punishment such as banning computer games for some time. The child should view gaming time as a reward or an earned privilege and not an automatic right.

As much as parents would want their kid’s computer gaming limited to appropriate educational programs, the truth is that computer games are designed purely for children’s entertainment and not for educational purposes. Studies have shown that video games are not necessarily harmful as long as they are age-appropriate but the problem comes in when kids start to develop unhealthy gaming habits like refusing to participate in other activities or even failing to do their homework. Gaming becomes their most important priority which ultimately worries their parents.











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