Evidence for physical and psychological dependence on anabolic androgenic steroids in eight weight lifters.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
All eight users of anabolic androgenic steroids in a pilot survey of weight lifters reported withdrawal symptoms and continued steroid use despite adverse consequences. Psychiatric (especially, depressive) symptoms were prominent in dependent users, underscoring the importance of diagnosing steroid dependence in clinical practice.
Medical subject headings
- Anabolic Agents
- Substance Withdrawal Syndrome
- Substance-Related Disorders
- Weight Lifting