Re: Drug treatment for men who offend

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Trevor


In a message dated 97-07-22 13:31:02 EDT, you write:
<< are having troubles finding any journal articles on
 pharmacological treatments for men who offend. >>


You might want to check out two books:

Jan Volavka, (1995) Neurobiology of Violence, American Psychiatric Press

Marc Hillbrand and Nathaniel Pallone, (1994) The Psychobiology of Aggression,
Haworth Press


I work with the same group of people within a drug rehab. Since there is more
often than not an alcohol/drug abuse dynamic, few recommend medication -
although I did attend a seminar given by a doctor treating substance abusers
in San Francisco.

Let me knwo if this is a help - By the way for sex offenders, high blood
pressure works to reduce the drive.

Connie