Mother Who Glued Daughter's Hands to Wall: 'I'M Not a Monster'

Published October 10, 2012

Mother who glued daughter's hands to wall: 'I'm not a monster'
Filed under: long term cocaine abuse
The sentencing hearing extends into its fourth day Thursday — an unusually long time for such a hearing. It has included tearful testimony from Escalona and family members who argued the mother of five could be a better parent with proper counseling … Read more on NBCNews.com (blog)

Epigenetics: Stress makes its molecular mark
Filed under: long term cocaine abuse
Recent studies suggest that epigenetic mechanisms shape short-term (lasting hours) and long-term (lasting months, years or even a lifetime) responses to stress. Some studies even hint that epigenetic changes could affect the next generation. A serious … Read more on Nature.com