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 https://khn.org/morning-breakout/ala-governor-signs-chemical-castration-bill-despite-experts-warnings-that-treatment-should-be-used-with-caution/