Drug treatments

• Alcohol abuse:

  • Antabuse is used in aversion therapy to treat alcoholism
  • Prevents the body from breaking down alcohol causing hangover symptoms
• Heroin Addiction:

  • Methadone is used as a long term alternative or to prevent withdrawal symptoms
  • Proving a legal medical substance it reduces crime
• Sex offenders:

  • Stilbestrol is a form of chemical castration it suppresses testosterone to reduce sex drive
  • Side effects: Breast development, feminisation and psychiatric disorders 
• Managing prisoners:

  • Sedatives and tranquillisers eg valium, librium and largactil  to keep violent prisoners calm