Anabolic Steroids: A Fatal Attraction?

Anabolic Steroids: A Fatal Attraction?

Summary Anabolic‐androgenic steroids (AAS) are widely abused, but the potential for dependence and addiction remains unclear. Recent studies from our laboratory have shown that male and female hamsters will voluntarily self‐administer testosterone and other AAS. Furthermore, we have observed fatal a...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of neuroendocrinology 2006-03, Vol.18 (3), p.227-228
1. Verfasser: Wood, Ruth I
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Anabolic Agents - adverse effects
Animals
Cricetinae
Doping in Sports
Drug Overdose
Female
Humans
Male
Substance-Related Disorders
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Zusammenfassung:Summary Anabolic‐androgenic steroids (AAS) are widely abused, but the potential for dependence and addiction remains unclear. Recent studies from our laboratory have shown that male and female hamsters will voluntarily self‐administer testosterone and other AAS. Furthermore, we have observed fatal androgen overdose during self‐administration. This suggests that AAS are potentially addictive, independent of their effects on muscle mass or athletic performance.
ISSN:0953-8194
1365-2826
DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2826.2006.01407.x