Degarelix acetate was originally developed to be a cure of prostate cancer. It reduces user's testosterone level. Thus, researchers paid attention to its anti-aggressive effect.
According to them, only weeks of taking this drug suppressed the impulse of violent behavior.
I have not read the article of the study published in JAMA Psychiatry, a leading academic journal. If proven, it will be a historic finding, although there are several issues to be solved.
I believe many child abusers are not willing to do such an inappropriate act. The drug will be beneficial at least for persons who seek help.
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