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... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > penology > prisons and correctional facilities > health (prisons and correctional facilities) > overprescription of drugs

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overprescription of drugs  

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  • The issues around control and regulation of offenders through medical practice have provoked considerable debate. In particular, much controversy has centered on the extent and ethics of using psychotropic drugs for disciplinary and control purposes in prisons. [Source: Encyclopedia of Prisons & Correctional Facilities; Overprescription of Drugs]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-VHZ1RBG4-2

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