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The research aimed to assess certain predictors for experiencing trouble with the police in cases of young people who possess driver's licenses and who are also alcohol binge drinkers, drugs or mixed alcohol and drugs consumers, in Timis County, Romania. The sample of 1605 young people aged between 18-20 years, 51.4% pupils and 48.6% students, in which girls were significantly better represented, was applied a transversal population study. Of young people who drive, 29.5%, reported trouble with the police, 15.8% of boys and 4.6% of girls. According to the alcohol and/or drugs consumption pattern during the last 30 days, incident reporting is significantly higher in boys for any of the consumption patterns and in girls in the case of drugs or mixed consumption, as compared to non-consumers. The identified police trouble predictors were all consumption patterns, masculine gender, clash or fight experiences, money loss, low school and work performance, previous experience as a victim of robbery or theft. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy (APMPPE), represents an acquired inflammatory disorder affecting the retinal pigment epithelium, and choroid of young adults. The disease is characterized by multiple yellow-white placoid subretinal lesions of the posterior pole. We present the case of a young woman, 25 years old, who attended our department complaining of sudden vision loss in both eyes, without any history of ocular or general diseases. After a complex ocular and general examination, a set of laboratory exams and ocular investigations, we established the diagnosis of acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy. Local and general treatment was initiated. The patient was followed for 18 months to note the disease's evolution, considering the risk of recurrence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]