Tracking internet interest in anabolic-androgenic steroids using Google Trends

Anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) use, primarily by young men intent on increasing muscularity, is thought to be rising in prevalence (Evans-Brown, McVeigh, Perkins,& Bellis, 2012). This non-medical use of AAS is associated with significant cardiovascular, endocrine, psychological and psychosocial morbidity (Nieschlag& Vorona, 2015a,b). AAS are frequently injected and users now form the largest group using Needle and Syringe Programmes (NSP) in the UK (Hope et al., 2016). The public health significance of AAS injecting becomes more significant with the identification of rising rates of blood borne virus prevalence in this group (Hope et al., 2016).
Source: International Journal of Drug Policy - Category: Addiction Authors: Tags: Short Report Source Type: research