Titus Young (2 Viewers)

[meyerj31]

Oof.

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130512/SPORTS0101/305120346

Here is the real kicker:

>When officers arrived at the home, Young fled on foot, and after a brief pursuit, he fought with the officers, Balicki said Sunday

You telling me that a guy who says he is better than Calvin Johnson was caught by a police officer in full gear?

I think the Lions need to find and sign the cop who caught him!

This made me LOL.

 

[usps33]

I am sure he will be diagnosed with a mental disorder, has to happen, there is no other explanation for his behavior, is it?

 

[ghostguy123]

I am sure he will be diagnosed with a mental disorder, has to happen, there is no other explanation for his behavior, is it?

nope, you are correct. Not a chance this guy gets better without court mandated meds while on probation, and really not much of a chance he ever plays again anyway.

His name should probably stop being associated with the NFL soon, and probably stop showing up on these threads all together.

 

[lod01]

I am sure he will be diagnosed with a mental disorder, has to happen, there is no other explanation for his behavior, is it?

Well, they do have some proof:

“He did tell me he thought he was just as good as Megatron,” Robinson said, according to the paper. “I said, ‘Titus, come on.' I said, ‘Come on, man. Who you talking to?' I said, ‘Come on, you're as good as that guy? This guy is the real deal.' And he really believes this. And he was sincere about it. ‘Ah man, I'm better than him.'

 

[LarryAllen'sJockstrap]

I am sure he will be diagnosed with a mental disorder, has to happen, there is no other explanation for his behavior, is it?

He's an entitled thug? Funny, if he had gone to the U or USC... we'd all be calling the guy another Pac-Man Jones or Chris Henry, but I think it's just hard to associate Boise State with low character guys.

Maybe there is something there mentally. A couple of the stories have "odd" elements to them (sleeping in the Apple store, breaking into the impound lot), but they also have a lot of just straight criminal behavior in them (DUI, burglary, running from the cops...)

I forget where I read it, but there was a blurb in an article on Young, where prior to the draft one team's head scout said that Young "may never get in trouble, but he does not seem like a good person". That's a pretty harsh statement, especially since these scouts are dealing with big egos, tough backgrounds, big man on campus syndrome and the like every day.

 

[cstu]

I am sure he will be diagnosed with a mental disorder, has to happen, there is no other explanation for his behavior, is it?

He's an entitled thug? Funny, if he had gone to the U or USC... we'd all be calling the guy another Pac-Man Jones or Chris Henry, but I think it's just hard to associate Boise State with low character guys.

Maybe there is something there mentally. A couple of the stories have "odd" elements to them (sleeping in the Apple store, breaking into the impound lot), but they also have a lot of just straight criminal behavior in them (DUI, burglary, running from the cops...)

I forget where I read it, but there was a blurb in an article on Young, where prior to the draft one team's head scout said that Young "may never get in trouble, but he does not seem like a good person". That's a pretty harsh statement, especially since these scouts are dealing with big egos, tough backgrounds, big man on campus syndrome and the like every day.

Michael Schottey ‏@Schottey 23h

Scout to me before Titus Young was drafted, "I don't know if he'll ever be in trouble, but he's just not a good person."

 

[Raider Nation]

Has he been arrested today?

 

[lod01]

Has he been arrested today?

Isn't he behind bars? Of course, if anyone can get arrested while in jail, it's this idiot.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

I wonder how Torrey Smith or Randall Cobb would look lined up opposite Calvin?

http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/positions/_/id/1/year/2011/wide-receivers

 

[Mene]

I wonder how Torrey Smith or Randall Cobb would look lined up opposite Calvin?

http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/positions/_/id/1/year/2011/wide-receivers

Which is precisely why the Lions are looking for their first Superbowl appearance, while the Ravens and Packers are perennial contenders, with multiple championships. I've been a Lions fan since '88, I can assure you, we have examples like this of poor drafting in spades.

 

[MaxThreshold]

"Titus Young isn't even the best WR in prison..."

I'd love to take credit for that comment myself, but it belongs to the first poster from the link.

 

[GroveDiesel]

Young's father said his son has a brain disorder where his brain is enlarged and pressing up against his skull. This is causing his poor decision making. It could be controlled within 6 months if he takes his medication but isn't taking his medication currently. Sad. :(

http://www.rotoworld.com/headlines/nfl/261701/football-headlines?r=1

 

[Warrior]

I am sure he will be diagnosed with a mental disorder, has to happen, there is no other explanation for his behavior, is it?

Great call

 

[ghostguy123]

I am sure he will be diagnosed with a mental disorder, has to happen, there is no other explanation for his behavior, is it?

Great call

I called this a long time ago with his grandiose comments and bizarre behavior all happening in such a short span of time. Was a clear mental issue going on. Pretty easily recognizable to a mental health professional.

A lot of people here were just calling it thug behavior, criminal behavior, ego, and other similar things. Well you are partially correct, cause all of those behaviors are symptoms of his disorder and many untreated mental health disorders. Not a coincidence the vast majority of people in prison have legitimate mental health disorders.

But hey lets all make fun of the guy who's life is probably ruined or at the very least seriously altered because of a mental health issue

I guess I just see it too often these days to take enjoyment from it anymore.

 

[Ghost Rider]

Well, it sounds like he'd be a lot better off if he took his meds, so if he willingly stopped taking them, then he is still fully to blame for the life predicament in which he finds himself.

 

[Patroclus]

I wonder how Torrey Smith or Randall Cobb would look lined up opposite Calvin?

http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/positions/_/id/1/year/2011/wide-receivers

Which is precisely why the Lions are looking for their first Superbowl appearance, while the Ravens and Packers are perennial contenders, with multiple championships. I've been a Lions fan since '88, I can assure you, we have examples like this of poor drafting in spades.

And the worst part is that the Lions coaches and managers keep getting contract extension after contract extension. Any other franchise and these guys would be fired by now.

 

[Faust]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000169321/article/titus-youngs-father-thats-not-my-son

Titus Young's father: 'That's not my son'

By Dan Hanzus

Around the League Writer

Titus Young is a man in need of help. He should have been in a treatment facility Monday. Instead, he sat in the medical ward of a jail in Santa Ana, Calif., following his third arrest in a week.

It's a sad story that continues to unfold in front of the public eye. Richard Young, the father of the former Detroit Lions wide receiver, says the Titus Young he knows is not the same person who continues to falter.

"I hope they just forgive Titus because this ain't none of Titus, it wasn't none of his fault," Richard Young told the Detroit Free Press. "I look at my son right now, I don't see my son. That's not my son. I know my son. Titus is not the boy I really raised, I'm saying the way he act, the way he intermix in society right now.

"He shut down, he look through you, it's like he's depressed. He don't like to watch TV, he don't like to get involved with music that much. And these are the things that you've got to know what's going on in the world. 'Cause we in the world, you've got to have a relationship with the world. You've got to deal with people. I don't know, but we've been trying to get him help."

Richard Young said Titus had sought help recently at outpatient facilities in Texas and in Newport Beach and Malibu, Calif. Titus was scheduled to enter a facility Monday before his latest arrest.

Richard said Titus had been prescribed Seroque -- a powerful antipsychotic drug -- but Titus wasn't taking his medicine regularly. Richard believes Titus' mental problems stem from a concussion.

Richard said he spent time with his son shortly before the string of arrests began in the Los Angeles area.

"We were really talking, and so I was loving it," Richard Young said. "We get home, and he said, 'Daddy, I left my phone in the car. Can I get my phone?' 'Cause usually I give my wife the key to hold the key, 'cause he's not supposed to be driving. And I gave him the key, he sat in the car for a minute, and he took off and we ain't seen him since."

Follow Dan Hanzus on Twitter @DanHanzus.

 

[donkshow]

Richard said Titus had been prescribed Seroque -- a powerful antipsychotic drug -- but Titus wasn't taking his medicine regularly.

^^There's a sign right there..Seroquel is an extremely powerful drug that is used to help treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The fact that this drug has been proscribed to him and he is not taking it is a very bad sign as to where his mental stability is. He's been showing signs of bizarre behavior throughout his career and especially over the last couple weeks. Hopefully his dad or the authorities can get him to get the help he needs to move on with his life and stay out of trouble. Forget about football, he needs to get his life back in order.

 

[humpback]

Well, it sounds like he'd be a lot better off if he took his meds, so if he willingly stopped taking them, then he is still fully to blame for the life predicament in which he finds himself.

That's a bit harsh.

 

[matuski]

Well, it sounds like he'd be a lot better off if he took his meds, so if he willingly stopped taking them, then he is still fully to blame for the life predicament in which he finds himself.

Easy there. Hope nobody you love ever finds themselves in a place like this.

 

[Ghost Rider]

I have dealt with people with mental illnesses before; I really have. I just don't like the cop-out when every time someone does anything bad, some say it is strictly because of a mental illness, which, to some, absolves them of any blame since they couldn't help it because of the illness. It is not always that black or white, either way. That is all I am saying.

 

[humpback]

I have dealt with people with mental illnesses before; I really have. I just don't like the cop-out when every time someone does anything bad, some say it is strictly because of a mental illness, which, to some, absolves them of any blame since they couldn't help it because of the illness. It is not always that black or white, either way. That is all I am saying.

I don't disagree necessarily, but that's not what you said. You said "if he willingly stopped taking them, then he is still fully to blame". Seems to be just as black or white, no?

 

[Shawn]

This guy is a loser... end of story!

 

[Tackling Dummies]

Richard said Titus had been prescribed Seroque -- a powerful antipsychotic drug -- but Titus wasn't taking his medicine regularly.

^^There's a sign right there..Seroquel is an extremely powerful drug that is used to help treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The fact that this drug has been proscribed to him and he is not taking it is a very bad sign as to where his mental stability is.He's been showing signs of bizarre behavior throughout his career and especially over the last couple weeks. Hopefully his dad or the authorities can get him to get the help he needs to move on with his life and stay out of trouble. Forget about football, he needs to get his life back in order.

Yep. People are overlooking Brandon Marshall's recent bipolar diagnosis and his progress in dealing with it.

 

[Shawnky]

This guy is a loser... end of story!

Great insight

 

[Yitbos69]

This guy is a loser... end of story!

Great insight

head of nail meet hammer.....

 

[humpback]

And the hits keep on coming.

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130514/SPORTS0101/305140450/1126/rss14

 

[domvin]

And the hits keep on coming.

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130514/SPORTS0101/305140450/1126/rss14

Well, if Calvin Johnson came to my store and stole something, I'd let him have it for free...... Titus is in that same category

 

[cstu]

Don't forget: he sucker-punched Louis Delmas two years ago. I don't care what mental illness Young has, he knows the difference between right and wrong.

Ummm....

 

[Faust]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000200010/article/exlion-titus-young-arraigned-on-eight-charges

Ex-Lion Titus Young arraigned on eight charges

By Dan Hanzus

Around the League Writer

The legal fallout has begun for former Detroit Lions wide receiver Titus Young.

According to a felony complaint obtained by NFL.com, Young was due Tuesday in an Orange County, Calif., court, where he was arraigned on eight charges stemming from two separate incidents last week. Young pled not guilty to all eight counts and remains in custody, according to the Detroit Free Press.

One incident was previously known: an early morning arrest on May 11 after Young allegedly entered a home in the middle of the night and scuffled with deputies.

The other incident previously had been unreported. On May 4, Young entered a Chevron store and allegedly took a bottle of water and some candy bars without paying. He then returned to the store and allegedly took five cigars without paying. This is considered second-degree commercial burglary, which is a felony.

If convicted of all charges, Young faces up to seven years and six months in prison. He is eligible for bail, which was set at $50,000.

Young has more charges coming in relation to two other recent incidents in Riverside County. He was arrested on suspicion of DUI on May 5 and later released. Young was arrested again less than 15 hours later after he allegedly was caught jumping the fence of an impound lot, trying to recover his black Mustang.

In all, Young was arrested at least three times last week. Richard Young, Titus' father, told the Detroit Free Press on Monday that his son has been in and out of multiple treatment facilities and had been prescribed Seroquel, a powerful antipsychotic drug. The father believes Young's mental issues stem from a concussion.

Follow Dan Hanzus on Twitter @DanHanzus.

 

[cstu]

Richard Young, Titus' father, told the Detroit Free Press on Monday that his son has been in and out of multiple treatment facilities and had been prescribed Seroquel, a powerful antipsychotic drug. The father believes Young's mental issues stem from a concussion.

Doing some reading about this drug and one of its uses is treating borderline personality disorder. Seems to describe Titus perfectly, including his belief that he's better than Calvin.

 

[Hipple Long Ware & Peete]

I have dealt with people with mental illnesses before; I really have. I just don't like the cop-out when every time someone does anything bad, some say it is strictly because of a mental illness, which, to some, absolves them of any blame since they couldn't help it because of the illness. It is not always that black or white, either way. That is all I am saying.

i disagree. I do wonder why if all these late reports are correct no one attempted to get him committed. He clearly meets the standards. It's tough IMO to blame someone who has a recently aquirred mental illness (if the concussion reports are true) since it's quite possible he has had very little rational/non delusional brain function in that time. This is why there are legal procedures to get people committed and forced to take meds in many circumstances. But to the dad. WTF? My mentally challenged son began acting extremely bizarre and then left with my car? THAT is when you contact the courts/ proper authorities about getting him committed. Odds are fairly decent his "DUI" arrest was more of a "this guy is whacked out on something" case where it just ends up that he is in a bipolar/schizophrenic episode so it looks like it must be booze/drugs.Meanwhile he's facing two serious burglary felonies in addition to the DUI, that are really the result of what great crimes. eating food in a store and not paying for it (worth about 5 dollars) as an NFL athlete who still clearly has money, and going to get your car back prematurely by a couple of hours. I think he's got a pretty good chance of beating most of these charges on insanity. I don't get how pre-trial services/the courts couldnt recognize any of this. They could easily order an evaluation prior to setting a bond/allowing him to enter a plea.

 

[cstu]

I have dealt with people with mental illnesses before; I really have. I just don't like the cop-out when every time someone does anything bad, some say it is strictly because of a mental illness, which, to some, absolves them of any blame since they couldn't help it because of the illness. It is not always that black or white, either way. That is all I am saying.

i disagree. I do wonder why if all these late reports are correct no one attempted to get him committed. He clearly meets the standards.

It's tough IMO to blame someone who has a recently aquirred mental illness (if the concussion reports are true) since it's quite possible he has had very little rational/non delusional brain function in that time. This is why there are legal procedures to get people committed and forced to take meds in many circumstances.

But to the dad. WTF? My mentally challenged son began acting extremely bizarre and then left with my car? THAT is when you contact the courts/ proper authorities about getting him committed. Odds are fairly decent his "DUI" arrest was more of a "this guy is whacked out on something" case where it just ends up that he is in a bipolar/schizophrenic episode so it looks like it must be booze/drugs.

Meanwhile he's facing two serious burglary felonies in addition to the DUI, that are really the result of what great crimes. eating food in a store and not paying for it (worth about 5 dollars) as an NFL athlete who still clearly has money, and going to get your car back prematurely by a couple of hours. I think he's got a pretty good chance of beating most of these charges on insanity. I don't get how pre-trial services/the courts couldnt recognize any of this. They could easily order an evaluation prior to setting a bond/allowing him to enter a plea.

Everything about this strikes me as a serious mental illness. All of a sudden his strange behavior since he was drafted makes sense.

Young's high school coach, E.C. Robinson, told the Free Press that he saw trouble coming a long time ago. "Based on the last time I did see him, I knew unless he got some help there was going to be some issues, and I told him that, too.

"And I thought maybe since I hadn't heard anything from him, he was in some institute getting help. That's what I just figured. But I know the last time I saw him, I was just shocked the stage he was in at the time."

 

[ghostguy123]

I have dealt with people with mental illnesses before; I really have. I just don't like the cop-out when every time someone does anything bad, some say it is strictly because of a mental illness, which, to some, absolves them of any blame since they couldn't help it because of the illness. It is not always that black or white, either way. That is all I am saying.

He is going to have to face a plethera of consequences, so..........................it's not like he is just going to be absolved of everything even if his mental illness is legit (which it very much seems to be).

 

[cstu]

“I hope they just forgive Titus because this ain’t none of Titus, it wasn’t none of his fault,” Richard Young said. “I look at my son right now, I don’t see my son. That’s not my son. I know my son. Titus is not the boy I really raised, I’m saying the way he act, the way he intermix in society right now. He shut down, he look through you, it’s like he’s depressed.”

“He said, ‘I just don’t feel good. I’m not myself, I don’t feel good, Dad. I don’t know what’s happening to me,’ ” Richard said.

Titus was supposed to re-enter a program Monday for medical treatment when he was arrested and wound up in the medical facilities of the Central Men’s Jail in Santa Ana, Calif. instead.

“We want y’all to pray for the Young family,” Richard said. “Ain’t nothing we can do, man, but pray. We just want Titus to get well, that’s all we’re doing right now. We ain’t thinking about football, we’re thinking about our son now because I don’t know what’s going on with him.”

 

[cstu]

I have dealt with people with mental illnesses before; I really have. I just don't like the cop-out when every time someone does anything bad, some say it is strictly because of a mental illness, which, to some, absolves them of any blame since they couldn't help it because of the illness. It is not always that black or white, either way. That is all I am saying.

He is going to have to face a plethera of consequences, so..........................it's not like he is just going to be absolved of everything even if his mental illness is legit (which it very much seems to be).

Like what? If the guy has a mental illness it's not as if he's been meaning to do all of this.

 

[ghostguy123]

Richard Young, Titus' father, told the Detroit Free Press on Monday that his son has been in and out of multiple treatment facilities and had been prescribed Seroquel, a powerful antipsychotic drug. The father believes Young's mental issues stem from a concussion.

Doing some reading about this drug and one of its uses is treating borderline personality disorder. Seems to describe Titus perfectly, including his belief that he's better than Calvin.

He doesn't have borderline personality disorder.

And seroquel (related to Young and his behaviors and symptoms) is more used for Bipolar disaorder (manic type) and/or psychosis.

 

[ghostguy123]

I have dealt with people with mental illnesses before; I really have. I just don't like the cop-out when every time someone does anything bad, some say it is strictly because of a mental illness, which, to some, absolves them of any blame since they couldn't help it because of the illness. It is not always that black or white, either way. That is all I am saying.

He is going to have to face a plethera of consequences, so..........................it's not like he is just going to be absolved of everything even if his mental illness is legit (which it very much seems to be).

Like what? If the guy has a mental illness it's not as if he's been meaning to do all of this.

Are you serious?? You think they are just gonna give him a high 5 and let him be on his way if he promises to take his meds??? Dude, I work in mental health for a living. My patients still face consequences like the rest of us.

Do you or do you not realize the majority of prison inmates have legit mental disorders.

 

[cstu]

I have dealt with people with mental illnesses before; I really have. I just don't like the cop-out when every time someone does anything bad, some say it is strictly because of a mental illness, which, to some, absolves them of any blame since they couldn't help it because of the illness. It is not always that black or white, either way. That is all I am saying.

He is going to have to face a plethera of consequences, so..........................it's not like he is just going to be absolved of everything even if his mental illness is legit (which it very much seems to be).

Like what? If the guy has a mental illness it's not as if he's been meaning to do all of this.

Are you serious?? You think they are just gonna give him a high 5 and let him be on his way if he promises to take his meds??? Dude, I work in mental health for a living. My patients still face consequences like the rest of us.

He's already going to be out of football for at least a year. Assuming he does come back I don't expect any further suspension but of course he'll be very strictly watched.

 

[cstu]

Richard Young, Titus' father, told the Detroit Free Press on Monday that his son has been in and out of multiple treatment facilities and had been prescribed Seroquel, a powerful antipsychotic drug. The father believes Young's mental issues stem from a concussion.

Doing some reading about this drug and one of its uses is treating borderline personality disorder. Seems to describe Titus perfectly, including his belief that he's better than Calvin.

He doesn't have borderline personality disorder.

And seroquel (related to Young and his behaviors and symptoms) is more used for Bipolar disaorder (manic type) and/or psychosis.

They're very similar:

Bipolar vs. Borderline Personality Disorder: The DifferencesAlthough bipolar disorder and BPD share some similarities, there are some fundamental differences that separate the two. For example, bipolar disorder is a mental (or brain) disorder, while BPD is an emotional disorder. Both disorders are characterized by mood swings, but the length and intensity of these mood swings are different. While a person with bipolar disorder typically endures the same mood for days or weeks at a time, a person with BPD may experience intense bouts of anger, depression, and anxiety that may last only hours, or at most a day. Bipolar mood shifts are distinguished by manic episodes of elation, but BPD mood shifts rarely involve feelings of elation. The cause for these mood shifts also vary. BPD mood shifts are usually a reaction to an environmental stressor (such as an argument), while bipolar mood shifts seem to occur out of nowhere.

Another difference between bipolar and borderline personality disorder is the types of emotions people with these disorders experience. People with BPD may view themselves as fundamentally bad or unworthy and are more prone to feelings of loneliness, emptiness and a severe fear of abandonment.

 

[ghostguy123]

He doesn't have borderline personality disorder.

And seroquel (related to Young and his behaviors and symptoms) is more used for Bipolar disaorder (manic type) and/or psychosis.

They're very similar:

>

Bipolar vs. Borderline Personality Disorder: The DifferencesAlthough bipolar disorder and BPD share some similarities, there are some fundamental differences that separate the two. For example, bipolar disorder is a mental (or brain) disorder, while BPD is an emotional disorder. Both disorders are characterized by mood swings, but the length and intensity of these mood swings are different. While a person with bipolar disorder typically endures the same mood for days or weeks at a time, a person with BPD may experience intense bouts of anger, depression, and anxiety that may last only hours, or at most a day. Bipolar mood shifts are distinguished by manic episodes of elation, but BPD mood shifts rarely involve feelings of elation. The cause for these mood shifts also vary. BPD mood shifts are usually a reaction to an environmental stressor (such as an argument), while bipolar mood shifts seem to occur out of nowhere.

Another difference between bipolar and borderline personality disorder is the types of emotions people with these disorders experience. People with BPD may view themselves as fundamentally bad or unworthy and are more prone to feelings of loneliness, emptiness and a severe fear of abandonment.

Sorry man, they are NOT very similar. It's a little different to read some symptoms than it is to actually WORK WITH people with these disorders.

Yes there are some similarities, but they are by no means similar enough for ANYONE in the field of psychiatry to confuse the 2.

 

[ghostguy123]

He's already going to be out of football for at least a year. Assuming he does come back I don't expect any further suspension but of course he'll be very strictly watched.

I am talking about LEGAL consequences.

Who the heck knows what Roger Goodell will do with him. That should probably be the least of his worries.

 

[cstu]

He's already going to be out of football for at least a year. Assuming he does come back I don't expect any further suspension but of course he'll be very strictly watched.

I am talking about LEGAL consequences. Who the heck knows what Roger Goodell will do with him. That should probably be the least of his worries.

I see. I think a good lawyer is going to keep him from doing much jail time.I know someone who was breaking into people's houses and stealing documents so she could commit credit card fraud. She was charged with 35 counts of identity theft and credit card fraud. How much time did she do? 9 months in jail awaiting trial and finally the DA let she plea to lesser charge and let her out with probation.For the kind of things Titus has done with no priors they won't be looking to lock him up for a long time.

 

[cstu]

He doesn't have borderline personality disorder.

And seroquel (related to Young and his behaviors and symptoms) is more used for Bipolar disaorder (manic type) and/or psychosis.

They're very similar:

>

Bipolar vs. Borderline Personality Disorder: The Differences

Although bipolar disorder and BPD share some similarities, there are some fundamental differences that separate the two. For example, bipolar disorder is a mental (or brain) disorder, while BPD is an emotional disorder. Both disorders are characterized by mood swings, but the length and intensity of these mood swings are different. While a person with bipolar disorder typically endures the same mood for days or weeks at a time, a person with BPD may experience intense bouts of anger, depression, and anxiety that may last only hours, or at most a day. Bipolar mood shifts are distinguished by manic episodes of elation, but BPD mood shifts rarely involve feelings of elation. The cause for these mood shifts also vary. BPD mood shifts are usually a reaction to an environmental stressor (such as an argument), while bipolar mood shifts seem to occur out of nowhere.

Another difference between bipolar and borderline personality disorder is the types of emotions people with these disorders experience. People with BPD may view themselves as fundamentally bad or unworthy and are more prone to feelings of loneliness, emptiness and a severe fear of abandonment.

Sorry man, they are NOT very similar. It's a little different to read some symptoms than it is to actually WORK WITH people with these disorders.

Yes there are some similarities, but they are by no means similar enough for ANYONE in the field of psychiatry to confuse the 2.

I'll defer to you since it appears to be your area. I just stayed at a Holiday Inn last night.

 

[ghostguy123]

He's already going to be out of football for at least a year. Assuming he does come back I don't expect any further suspension but of course he'll be very strictly watched.

I am talking about LEGAL consequences. Who the heck knows what Roger Goodell will do with him. That should probably be the least of his worries.

I see. I think a good lawyer is going to keep him from doing much jail time.I know someone who was breaking into people's houses and stealing documents so she could commit credit card fraud. She was charged with 35 counts of identity theft and credit card fraud. How much time did she do? 9 months in jail awaiting trial and finally the DA let she plea to lesser charge and let her out with probation.For the kind of things Titus has done with no priors they won't be looking to lock him up for a long time.

Did that person you know get a light sentence because she had a mental disability??? Because that is what you are making it sound like will happen with Young, yet your example doesn't resemble anything like that at all.

I am also not saying Young is going to prison forever, but to say he won't suffer serious consequences is definitely not accurate.

 

[Hopeless Lions Fan]

Bath Salts.

 

[ghostguy123]

Bath Salts.

Uh oh, did he get charged for cannibalism, too??

 

[cstu]

He's already going to be out of football for at least a year. Assuming he does come back I don't expect any further suspension but of course he'll be very strictly watched.

I am talking about LEGAL consequences. Who the heck knows what Roger Goodell will do with him. That should probably be the least of his worries.

I see. I think a good lawyer is going to keep him from doing much jail time.I know someone who was breaking into people's houses and stealing documents so she could commit credit card fraud. She was charged with 35 counts of identity theft and credit card fraud. How much time did she do? 9 months in jail awaiting trial and finally the DA let she plea to lesser charge and let her out with probation.For the kind of things Titus has done with no priors they won't be looking to lock him up for a long time.

Did that person you know get a light sentence because she had a mental disability??? Because that is what you are making it sound like will happen with Young, yet your example doesn't resemble anything like that at all.

I am also not saying Young is going to prison forever, but to say he won't suffer serious consequences is definitely not accurate.

She had some mental issues but she wasn't considered extremely mentally ill. I don't know for a fact that her mental issues had something to do with the DA allowing to plead to lesser charges but I think it's likely because she made that part of her case from the beginning.

First time offenders are usually given a slap on the wrist and since no violent crime was committed I believe the DA will want to settle Young's case without a trial.

 

[Faust]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap10...young-reportedly-subject-of-restraining-order

Titus Young reportedly subject of restraining order

Stories about NFL wide receiver Titus Young's troubles continued to emerge Wednesday, with a report that his ex-girlfriend has sought a restraining order against him after he allegedly harassed her and made threats like "I understand why O.J. killed his wife."

The ex-girlfriend said in court documents seeking the restraining order that Young got in fights with multiple people and she feared what he might do, the Press-Enterprise reported. She also wrote that Young had been in a mental facility more than once but was in denial that he had a problem and wouldn't get help.

Titus' father, Richard Young, has previously told the Detroit Free Press that his son had sought help recently at outpatient facilities in Texas and in Newport Beach and Malibu, Calif.

A Riverside County judge granted the request for a temporary restraining order on May 8, the Press-Enterprise reported, and a hearing is set for May 29.

Young remained in jail, held on bail, Wednesday night in Orange County.

The restraining order was requested during a tumultuous couple of weeks for the 23-year-old, capped with his arrest. On May 4, Young entered a Chevron store and allegedly took a bottle of water and some candy bars without paying.

He then returned to the store and allegedly took five cigars without paying. This is considered second-degree commercial burglary, which is a felony.

About a day later, Young was arrested twice in the span of 15 hours in Moreno Valley, Calif. First, he was arrested on suspicion of DUI and, less than 15 hours after his release, he was caught jumping the fence of an impound lot, trying to take back his own black Mustang, according to authorities.

Young found himself in trouble with the law, again, on May 11, when he is accused of entering a San Clemente home in the middle of the night and scuffled with deputies, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department.

 

[dickey moe]

Now I'm really worried.