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According to the previous social history from the Norfolk Court Service Unit, Angelo has been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Conduct Disorder. Angelo has received medication in the past for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, but he discontinued taking Adderall because of side effects. Angelo told his probation officer at the time that the medication made him fell “stunned and very robotic.” Angelo has shown no indications of homicidal ideation and no indications of suicidal thoughts.

There have been indications of physical abuse by a parent and physical abuse by someone outside the family. Angelo has suffered physical assault. There are no indications that he has been sexually aggressive.
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