1. Castration: A Proposed Treatment Strategy For Sex Offenders
... as depression and obsessive-compulsive disorders. It affects what may be the "most important of the brain chemicals in reducing sexual behaviors." (Smithson) The use of drug treatment for hormonal and chemical imbalances is a reversible procedure, whereas castration is not (Lacayo, 1992). Lastly, rehabilitation is not necessarily achieved through surgical castration because the purpose of ... members (Bertrand, 1999). There are very few side effects of this drug, especially compared to other recommended pharmacological approaches (Bertrand, 1999). Triptorelin does still have some drawbac...
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