Assertion: chemical castration | /r/HasProperty | effective
Facets:
value: in reducing recidivism rate
type: PURPOSE
value: according to ncbi
type: OTHER
value: no longer
type: TEMPORAL
Source sentences:
text: Chemical castration is no longer effective after it is discontinued," according to NCBI which also notes severe side effects.
text: So we might ask, even without considering the lack of empirical evidence regarding whether either chemical castration or the death penalty are effective general deterrents, why chemical castration is necessary for general deterrence, when a more severe punishment is already a possibility.
text: If chemical castration is indeed effective, the meta-analysis notes, “it is not because it is treating an abnormal medical condition, but rather because it is inhibiting sexual functioning in the same way it would for most humans.
text: However, critics argue that chemical castration is only effective when viewed through the lens of biology.
text: Chemical castration may be effective in reducing recidivism rate among sex offenders and may also be helpful in treating advanced prostate cancer; however, its side effects should also carefully considered.