| Anabolic steroid abuse and dependence in clinical practice. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20048550 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The nonmedical use of anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) appeals to athletes across several sports, particularly those whose activity makes muscle size and strength advantageous, and in individuals (usually men) with body dysmorphic disorder. Patterns of nonmedical use, including supratherapeutic doses of illicitly obtained drugs, increase the risk for adverse psychiatric and other medical consequences. Although AAS users may be more likely to consult physicians for nonpsychiatric medical consequences than changes in their mental status, it is argued that the motivation for persistent use despite adverse consequences is sustained in large part by psychological variables. Therefore, all physicians who treat nonmedical AAS users will benefit from an understanding of these psychological variables, including the potential for AAS to cause dependence. This article aims to aid such understanding, and guidelines are suggested for assessment and treatment of nonmedical AAS users. |
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Authors:
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Kirk J Brower |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Physician and sportsmedicine Volume: 37 ISSN: 0091-3847 ISO Abbreviation: Phys Sportsmed Publication Date: 2009 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-01-05 Completed Date: 2010-03-12 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0427461 Medline TA: Phys Sportsmed Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 131-40 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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University of Michigan Addiction Research Center, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA. kbrower@umich.edu |
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Anabolic Agents
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adverse effects* Behavior Therapy Body Dysmorphic Disorders / complications, epidemiology, therapy Humans Physician's Practice Patterns Psychotherapy Risk Factors Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / prevention & control Substance-Related Disorders / diagnosis, epidemiology, etiology* United States / epidemiology |
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0/Anabolic Agents |
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