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DRUG AND ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE
卷 111, 期 1-2, 页码 170-172出版社
ELSEVIER IRELAND LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2010.04.008
关键词
Anabolic androgenic steroids; Drug abuse; Side effects; Motives
资金
- Swedish National Drug Policy Coordinator (MOB)
- Swedish National Board of Forensic Medicine (RMV)
Background: The use of anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) has been associated with the use of illegal drugs. Earlier observations suggested that users of illegal drugs may use AAS for reasons other than increasing muscle strength or size. The aim of the present study was to investigate the motives for AAS use among outpatients at a substance abuse center in Stockholm, Sweden. Methods: All male patients under the age of 50 were asked whether they had used AAS during a 2-month period. An MS survey was administered to those who reported AAS experiences in the admittance interview. Results: Twenty of the 175 respondents (11%) reported using AAS. The most frequently reported motives were related to anabolic effects (i.e., for a good-looking body, to become stronger, or to perform better in sports). However, some users reported other motives; for example, to conceal concomitant drug use, to alleviate insecurity or low self-esteem, to become brave, or in preparation of committing a crime. Furthermore, many respondents reported side effects that were associated with AAS; most notably, irritability and depression/suicidal ideation. Conclusion: Some users of illicit drugs also use MS for reasons other than the anabolic properties of these compounds. Therefore, considering that MS may cause or contribute to diverse morbidity, it is important to ask users of illicit drugs about MS use, even when obvious external signs of MS use are lacking. (C) 2010 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.
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