Physical appearance concerns are uniquely associated with the severity of steroid dependence and depression in anabolic –androgenic steroid users

ConclusionsLimitations notwithstanding, the study is consistent with the notion that AAS users who experience appearance concerns are at heightened risk of co‐morbid psychological dysfunction. Given trends indicating an increase in the prevalence of AAS use in Australia and elsewhere, the findings suggest that health‐care systems may need to consider prioritising the sub‐population of AAS users who experience appearance concerns. Further investigation of the clinical syndrome of AAS dependence is required, including its relation to body image and eating disorders.

Source: Drug and Alcohol Review - February 1, 2018 Category: Addiction Authors: Scott Griffiths, Brendan Jacka, Louisa Degenhardt, Stuart B. Murray, Briony Larance Tags: Original Paper Source Type: research