Ala. Governor Signs ‘Chemical Castration’ Bill Despite Experts’ Warnings That Treatment Should Be Used With Caution

The “chemical castration” law says a judge must order anyone convicted of a sex offense involving a child under the age of 13 to start receiving testosterone-inhibiting medication a month before their release from prison. There are few studies that attempt to determine the success rate of the treatment, and experts say it shouldn't be viewed as a panacea.

from Kaiser Health News http://bit.ly/2ZkJq0M