Steroids Blog

Steroid is addictive. This is what the new research has revealed recently. According to the study conducted by Dr. Michael Irwig, an endocrinologist of George Washington University, steroids users have the tendency to get hooked on this drug. But unlike, other habit-forming drugs, steroids do not produce a high-feeling or euphoria.

He also stated that some young people use this drug not only to increase strength and athletic performance but more on developing body image. This resulted from the society’s focus on physical image. He also cited that using steroid causes heart attacks and strokes.

Several studies claimed that there was a decline in the use of steroids among athletes and bodybuilders but illegal use is still rampant. Among the famous sports figures that were known for their steroid pasts are Olympian Marion Jones, Tour de France winner Floyd Landis, and New York Yankee’s Alex Rodriguez.

From VOA News:

The researchers found steroids can be as difficult to quit as other types of habit forming drugs, even though, unlike cocaine and other addictive substances, steroids do not produce a “high” (a feeling of euphoria).

Dr. Irwig says young people use steroids not just to improve athletic performance.

“I’ve also noticed in our society that there’s a really large focus on body image,” he said, “and I think that’s why a lot of young people are using steroids.”

Researchers say there should be more studies on who is likely to become addicted and how to help treat those who are.

According to Dr. Irwig there should be more studies on the health damages due to prolong use of steroids; the causes of addiction and its treatment. Using anabolic steroids is illegal that is why there is no means of knowing the number of its users as well as its long-term health consequences.