An Alternative Approach to Sex Offenders
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چکیده
Newspapers frequently remind us that current treatment, where used, is failing to prevent and protect against the recidivist. Pharmacological inhibition of sexuality has been investigated for many years. Difficulties with side-effects, compliance and ethical objections have prevented a comprehensive investigation of this so-called chemical castration. Our experience with the use of a Luteinising Hormone Releasing Hormone (LHRH) analogue in the treatment of carcinoma of the prostate has led to an interest in it's possible role in the treatment of sexual offenders.
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عنوان ژورنال:
دوره 104 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1989