A study of Canadian youth found that the use of anabolic-androgenic steroids is prevalent and associated with dependence and severe side effects. A new study published in the journal Performance Enhancement & Health has discovered that anabolic-androgenic steroid use among young people is lin
Anabolic-androgenic steroids are synthetic substances that mimic the effects of the male sex hormone testosterone. They are often used by bodybuilders, athletes, and others to increase muscle mass and strength, as well as to enhance physical performance.
“We’re seeing more young adults and adolescent boys engaging in risk behaviors, such as the use of steroids, to achieve what many see as the ideal male body,” says lead author Kyle T. Ganson, an assistant professor at the“Most prior research on steroid use has focused on small samples and unique populations, such as bodybuilders or gymgoers. This is the first large-scale epidemiological study to investigate steroid use among Canadian adolescents and young adults in the community.
Of those who reported using steroids, more than 1 in 4 said they experienced cravings or a strong desire to use steroids again, while 1 in 5 said they used more steroids or used steroids for a longer period of time than initially intended. Nearly 1 in 6 of those who reported using steroids said that they did so despite the recurrent physical or psychological issues that they caused.
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