BIOCHEMICAL PROCESSES:
● Antabuse
● Methadone
● Chemical castration
● Surgical castration
● Lobotomy
● Compulsory sterilisation
, Antabuse
What is this policy?
It is a drug that is used in aversion therapy to treat alcoholism and it works by
preventing the body by breaking down alcohol and by immediately causing
very unpleasant hangover symptoms, so even if the individual drinks a small
amount of alcohol then they will have hangover symptoms and this would make them
not want to drink alcohol.
How would it reduce crime?
As drinking alcohol can trigger violent behaviour, such as domestic abuse, or the
individual might drink and drive which is also a crime then antabuse would make the
individual stop drinking in the first place, so overall they would not be triggered to
commit violent acts or to drink and drive, as they will not be having any alcohol,
because of the symptoms that they might face, so to not have any of these
symptoms they will not consume any alcohol.
STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES
Antabuse has shown that crime has A study published in the journal
been reduced. Alcohol and Alcoholism found that
while antabuse can be effective short
term, it’s long term effectiveness is
limited.
Antabuse can ensure that further There are around 30%-50% dropouts
criminal activities associated with in clinical trials, does not cover all
alcohol are reduced. patients, so it is not that effective
overall.
Can help individuals address their Some individuals still might be taking
alcohol dependence, potentially leading other drugs while they are using
to improved mental health. antabuse
Antabuse may decrease impulsivity Criminal behaviour is not just dependent
and behaviour associated with alcohol on alcohol but other factors cause
intoxication- lowering the likelihood of criminal behaviour as well.
engaging in criminal acts.
Side effects of antabuse might include;
nausea, vomiting and cardiovascular
effects- may deter them from seeking it.
● Antabuse
● Methadone
● Chemical castration
● Surgical castration
● Lobotomy
● Compulsory sterilisation
, Antabuse
What is this policy?
It is a drug that is used in aversion therapy to treat alcoholism and it works by
preventing the body by breaking down alcohol and by immediately causing
very unpleasant hangover symptoms, so even if the individual drinks a small
amount of alcohol then they will have hangover symptoms and this would make them
not want to drink alcohol.
How would it reduce crime?
As drinking alcohol can trigger violent behaviour, such as domestic abuse, or the
individual might drink and drive which is also a crime then antabuse would make the
individual stop drinking in the first place, so overall they would not be triggered to
commit violent acts or to drink and drive, as they will not be having any alcohol,
because of the symptoms that they might face, so to not have any of these
symptoms they will not consume any alcohol.
STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES
Antabuse has shown that crime has A study published in the journal
been reduced. Alcohol and Alcoholism found that
while antabuse can be effective short
term, it’s long term effectiveness is
limited.
Antabuse can ensure that further There are around 30%-50% dropouts
criminal activities associated with in clinical trials, does not cover all
alcohol are reduced. patients, so it is not that effective
overall.
Can help individuals address their Some individuals still might be taking
alcohol dependence, potentially leading other drugs while they are using
to improved mental health. antabuse
Antabuse may decrease impulsivity Criminal behaviour is not just dependent
and behaviour associated with alcohol on alcohol but other factors cause
intoxication- lowering the likelihood of criminal behaviour as well.
engaging in criminal acts.
Side effects of antabuse might include;
nausea, vomiting and cardiovascular
effects- may deter them from seeking it.
