P concludes that there is considerable impulsivity, which has been consistently associated with alcohol and substance use and related problems, according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5. American Psychiatric Association, 2013 new desire criterion added strong desire or urgency to use substances. Stress related issues in early life appear to be the cause of alcohol abuse and depression for Mr P, I also know that age could also play a factor in managing life stressors and Mr P He appears to be highly intelligent, appears to be a hard worker but lacks maturity. My professional role and relationship with the court and third parties imply limiting contact from the adversarial context, adopting an impartial attitude and an evaluative analytical style. I would need to rely on collateral and confirmed information, rather than claims of guilt or innocence. As an interviewer I would focus on information pertinent to the psycho-legal issue directly related to the case and would not divulge information or offer opinions outside of this