Drugs of abuse are associated with stroke, especially in young individuals. The major
classes of drugs linked to stroke are cocaine, amphetamines, heroin, morphine, cannabis …

Since the 1970s anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) have been abused at ever increasing
rates in competitive athletics, in recreational sports and in bodybuilding. Exceedingly high …

Objective: Anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) represents a group of synthetic testosterone
derivatives that play an important role in clinical treatment. These drugs are widely abused …

Anabolic androgenic steroids (AASs) are prescribed for medical conditions related to low
testosterone. Abuse of AASs has surged as they become recognised as potent image …

Colloquially referred to by various misleading monikers ('pro‐hormones','natural
steroids','testosterone boosters', etc.) designer anabolic steroids have been popular now for …

Anabolic steroids (AS) are synthetic derivatives of the male sex hormone testosterone. The
use of AS is not limited to bodybuilders and athletes, but non-athletes also use them. It is …

Objective Symptomatic hypogonadism discourages men from stopping anabolic-androgenic
steroids (AAS). Some men illicitly take drugs temporarily stimulating endogenous …

Background A growing body of evidence suggests that anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS)
are used globally by a diverse population with varying motivations. Evidence has increased …

Several classes of recreational and prescription drugs have additional effects on the heart
and vasculature, which may significantly contribute to morbidity and mortality in chronic …

Bodybuilders use anabolic-androgenic steroids to increase muscle mass, but abuse of these
hormones has been related to cardiomyopathy in the past. A 60-year-old Caucasian male …