A review of the analytical techniques for the detection of anabolic–androgenic steroids within biological matrices

RL Harries, G De Paoli, S Hall… - Wiley Interdisciplinary …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Anabolic–androgenic steroids (AASs) and other image and performance enhancing drugs
(IPEDs) are controlled by governments and sport institutions such as the World Anti‐doping …

[HTML][HTML] Anabolic-androgenic steroid use among women–A qualitative study on experiences of masculinizing, gonadal and sexual effects

IA Havnes, ML Jørstad, I Innerdal… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Female users of anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) are at risk of developing
masculinizing side effects. This study explores how the development of masculinizing effects …

Clustering psychopathology in male anabolic–androgenic steroid users and nonusing weightlifters

ML Jørstad, M Scarth, S Torgersen, HG Pope… - Brain and …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction Prior research has demonstrated that personality disorders and clinical
psychiatric syndromes are common among users of anabolic–androgenic steroids (AAS) …

Investigating anabolic-androgenic steroid dependence and muscle dysmorphia with network analysis among male weightlifters

M Scarth, LT Westlye, IA Havnes, A Bjørnebekk - BMC psychiatry, 2023 - Springer
Background Anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) dependence has numerous adverse health
consequences, and may be driven in part by body image concerns, primarily muscle …

Androgen abuse among gay and bisexual men

S Griffiths, D Jotanovic, E Austen - Current Opinion in …, 2021 - journals.lww.com
Androgen abuse among gay and bisexual men : Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes
and Obesity Androgen abuse among gay and bisexual men : Current Opinion in Endocrinology …

Anabolic-androgenic steroid use: Patterns of use among a national sample of Canadian adolescents and young adults

KT Ganson, L Hallward, ML Cunningham… - … enhancement & health, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Androgenic-anabolic steroid (AAS) use is relatively common among
international recreational and community samples and is associated with several …

[HTML][HTML] Severity of anabolic steroid dependence, executive function, and personality traits in substance use disorder patients in Norway

M Scarth, IA Havnes, ML Jørstad, J McVeigh… - Drug and Alcohol …, 2022 - Elsevier
Introduction Anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS), including testosterone and synthetic
derivatives, are typically used to increase muscle mass. Many users develop a dependence …

ADHD symptoms and use of anabolic androgenic steroids among male weightlifters

E Kildal, B Hassel, A Bjørnebekk - Scientific reports, 2022 - nature.com
Use of anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) is associated with adverse health effects. The
factors that predispose to AAS use among athletes are poorly understood, but attention …

[HTML][HTML] Use of anabolic-androgenic steroids and other substances prior to and during imprisonment-Results from the Norwegian Offender Mental Health and …

IA Havnes, A Bukten, EB Rognli, AE Muller - Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 2020 - Elsevier
Background Anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) use is associated with health problems and
substance use. Substance use is common among inmates. This study aims to estimate …

Stigma and the use of anabolic androgenic steroids by men in the united kingdom

J McVeigh, G Bates - Drugs, identity and stigma, 2022 - Springer
The use of anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) has diffused from elite sport and competitive
bodybuilding and is now commonplace in the gyms of the UK. People who use AAS are by …