AC 4.1 Biological Theories - Biochemical Processes Flashcards
1
Q
What are the biochemical theories in informing policy development?
A
- drug treatments
- diet
- surgery
- crowd control
2
Q
What are the drug treatments available?
A
Antabuse
Methadone
Stilbestrol
3
Q
What is Antabuse used for?
A
Antabuse is used in aversion therapy to treat alcoholism
- it prevents the body from breaking down alcohol, hangover symptoms if alcohol is consumed
4
Q
What is methadone used for?
A
Mathadone is used to treat heroin addicts, as a long term alternative or to prevent withdrawal symptoms
5
Q
What is stilbestrol used for?
A
Chemical castration for sex offenders
A female hormone that suppresses testosterone as a way of reducing men’s sex drive - side effects include breast development, feminisation and psychiatric disorders
