Anabolic-androgenic steroid users receiving health-related information; health problems, motivations to quit and treatment desires

Anabolic-androgenic steroid users receiving health-related information; health problems, motivations to quit and treatment desires

Abstract Background Anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) are used to increase muscle strength and improve appearance, but users also carry the risk of developing physical and mental health problems. In Norway, the substance use disorder treatment system provides health care to this patient group, but...

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Main Authors: Ingrid Amalia Havnes, Marie Lindvik Jørstad, Christine Wisløff
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy
Subjects:
Anabolic androgenic steroids
Performance-enhancing drugs
Doping
Adverse effects
Physical health
Mental health
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13011-019-0206-5

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