[PDF][PDF] Patients who Seek Treatment for AAS Abuse in Swe-den: Description of Characteristics

S Ljungdahl, C Ehrnborg, B Eriksson… - … Medicine and Therapy, 2019 - academia.edu
Abstract Objectives: Abuse of Anabolic Androgenic Steroids (AAS) has become a problem in
Sweden. This study aims to describe retrospectively the characteristics of the first 102 …

Troubled social background of male anabolic-androgenic steroid abusers in treatment

K Skarberg, I Engstrom - Substance abuse treatment, prevention, and …, 2007 - Springer
Background The aim of this study was to investigate the social background and current
social situation of male abusers of anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS). Methods We …

Anabolic-androgenic steroid users in treatment: Social background, drug use patterns, and criminality

K Skårberg - 2009 - diva-portal.org
Background The aim of this study was to investigate the social background and current
social situation of male abusers of anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS). Methods We …

Outpatient clinic for users of anabolic androgenic; experiences and practical tools

W de Ronde, L Jacobs, DL Smit - Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor …, 2021 - europepmc.org
In the Netherlands, an estimated 20,000 men abuse illegal androgens. The confrontation
with a patient who uses illegal substances can evoke questions and emotions. We advise …

Substance abusers' motives for using anabolic androgenic steroids

A Petersson, J Bengtsson, A Voltaire-Carlsson… - Drug and alcohol …, 2010 - Elsevier
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 …

Androgenic‐anabolic steroid abuse trend and management: A prospective, cross‐sectional, questionnaire‐based survey

M Al Hashimi, Y Farahat, H Kandil… - Health Science …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Background and Aims Androgenic‐anabolic steroid (AAS) abuse is a global health
concern, studies revealing an increasing trend of abuse and deleterious effects on …

The anabolic androgenic steroid treatment gap: a national study of substance use disorder treatment

IA Havnes, ML Jørstad, J McVeigh… - Substance abuse …, 2020 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: Anabolic androgenic steroid (AAS) use is associated with serious mental and
physical health problems. Evidence indicates that AAS use among people who use …

Prevalence and risk factors of anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) abuse among adolescents and young adults in Poland

D Rachoń, L Pokrywka, K Suchecka-Rachoń - … und Präventivmedizin SPM, 2006 - Springer
Objective To estimate the prevalence of anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) abuse among
adolescent and young adults in Poland. Method 3 687 men (48.2%) and women (51.8%) …

Anabolic androgenic steroids in the general population: user characteristics and associations with substance use

A Hakansson, K Mickelsson, C Wallin… - European addiction …, 2012 - karger.com
Aims: To analyse correlates of anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) use in the general male
population. Design: A national household survey. Participants: Individuals aged 15–64 …

Health service engagement, side effects and concerns among men with anabolic-androgenic steroid use: a cross-sectional Norwegian study

HCB Henriksen, IA Havnes, ML Jørstad… - … , Prevention, and Policy, 2023 - Springer
Background Recreational use of anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) is a public health
concern world-wide associated with a range of physical and psychological side effects. Still …