Journal article
Illicit anabolic steroid use in athletes: A case series analysis
The American journal of sports medicine, Vol.18(4), pp.422-428
07/1990
DOI: 10.1177/036354659001800416
PMID: 2403192
Abstract
Because of recent anabolic steroid abuse scandals at all levels of athletic competition ranging from high school sports to the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, Korea, the investigators closely examined the anabolic steroid use histories of 20 competitive and noncompetitive weight lifters. Steroid efficacy studies only examine the anabolic effects of individual drugs. However, these 20 steroid users consistently practiced polypharmacy. During steroid use cycles lasting between 7 and 14 weeks, athletes commonly used two or three oral agents and two long-acting injectable products. Dos ages of oral preparations tended to be similar to those used in efficacy studies, whereas dosages of the long- acting injectable agents were approximately three to eight times greater than those used in controlled stud ies. Subjects reported significant increases in body weight and strength. In addition, mental status changes were reported that included symptoms of depression, hostility, aggression, and paranoia. Based on the pat tern of anabolic steroid use currently being practiced in the United States, it is apparent that past efficacy and toxicology studies are of limited value in delineating the benefits and hazards of these drugs.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Illicit anabolic steroid use in athletes: A case series analysis
- Creators
- Paul J. Perry - University of IowaKathleen H. Andersen - UAMS College of MedicineWilliam R. Yates - UAMS College of Medicine
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- The American journal of sports medicine, Vol.18(4), pp.422-428
- DOI
- 10.1177/036354659001800416
- PMID
- 2403192
- ISSN
- 0363-5465
- eISSN
- 1552-3365
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 07/1990
- Academic Unit
- Pharmacy; Anatomy and Cell Biology; Nursing
- Record Identifier
- 9984284456702771
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