Addiction

**SLICK** · #1 (**permalink**) 10-24-2007, 05:47 PM

ADDICTION? (POSTED BY SQUATS AT TAZ)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Are anabolic steroids addictive?
An undetermined percentage of steroid abusers become addicted to the drugs, as evidenced by their continuing to take steroids in spite of physical problems, negative effects on social relations, or nervousness and irritability. Also, they spend large amounts of time and money obtaining the drugs and experience withdrawal symptoms such as mood swings, fatigue, restlessness, loss of appetite, insomnia, reduced sex drive, and the desire to take more steroids. The most dangerous of the withdrawal symptoms is depression, because it sometimes leads to suicide attempts. Untreated, some depressive symptoms associated with anabolic steroid withdrawal have been known to persist for a year or more after the abuser stops taking the drugs.

What can be done to prevent abuse?

Early attempts to prevent steroid abuse concentrated on drug testing and on educating students about the drugs' adverse effects. A few school districts test for abuse of illicit drugs, including steroids, and studies are currently under way to determine whether such testing reduces drug abuse.

Research on steroid educational programs has shown that simply teaching students about steroids' adverse effects does not convince adolescents that they personally can be adversely affected. Nor does such instruction discourage young people from taking steroids in the future. Presenting both the risks and benefits of anabolic steroid use is more effective in convincing adolescents about steroids' negative effects, apparently because the students find a balanced approach more credible and less biased, according to the researchers. However, the balanced approach still does not discourage adolescents from abusing steroids.

A more sophisticated approach has shown promise for preventing steroid abuse among players on high school sports teams. In the ATLAS program, developed for male football players, coaches and team leaders discuss the potential effects of anabolic steroids and other illicit drugs on immediate sports performance, and they teach how to refuse offers of drugs. They also discuss how strength training and proper nutrition can help adolescents build their bodies without the use of steroids. Later, special trainers teach the players proper weightlifting techniques. An ongoing series of studies has shown that this multicomponent, team-centered approach reduces new steroid abuse by 50 percent. A program designed for adolescent girls on sports teams, patterned after the program designed for boys, is currently being tested.

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What treatments are effective

for steroid abuse?

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Few studies of treatments for anabolic steroid abuse have been conducted. Current knowledge is based largely on the experiences of a small number of physicians who have worked with patients undergoing steroid withdrawal. The physicians have found that supportive therapy is sufficient in some cases. Patients are educated about what they may experience during withdrawal and are evaluated for suicidal thoughts.

If symptoms are severe or prolonged, medications or hospitalization may be needed.

Some medications that have been used for treating steroid withdrawal restore the hormonal system after its disruption by steroid abuse. Other medications target specific withdrawal symptomsÑfor example, antidepressants to treat depression, and analgesics for head-aches and muscle and joint pains.

Some patients require assistance beyond simple treatment of withdrawal symptoms and are treated with behavioral therapies.

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**beck26** · #2 (**permalink**) 10-24-2007, 07:47 PM

thanks slick. good read brotha.

**vindiesel** · #3 (**permalink**) 10-24-2007, 08:30 PM

Even though they are not addictive, many people are addicted to AAS. I know that when on, I had a feeling of well-being and strength that disappeared when off cycle and all I could think of was "let's start another one".
Now that I haven't run anything in months, I feel just as good as I was. I focus on (heavy) workouts and a good diet.

**Stewie** · #4 (**permalink**) 10-24-2007, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by vindiesel

Even though they are not addictive, many people are addicted to AAS. I know that when on, I had a feeling of well-being and strength that disappeared when off cycle and all I could think of was "let's start another one".
Now that I haven't run anything in months, I feel just as good as I was. I focus on (heavy) workouts and a good diet.

steroids use and abuse are seperated by a thin line

the choice you make not to start another cycle is the difference

**SLICK** · #5 (**permalink**) 10-24-2007, 09:45 PM

It also goes to what one of our buddys said in the recent interview for the small paper. How many ghetos have been started due to AAS? ummmmmmmmm??? None! So yes I can see why people would think they are addicted...like VIN said...it makes you feel great! Puts you into a great state of mind. But there is nobody out there asking to blow you so they can get there fix of test E,..or tren! hahahaaa

**Scrilla** · #6 (**permalink**) 10-25-2007, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by SLICK

It also goes to what one of our buddys said in the recent interview for the small paper. How many ghetos have been started due to AAS? ummmmmmmmm??? None! So yes I can see why people would think they are addicted...like VIN said...it makes you feel great! Puts you into a great state of mind. But there is nobody out there asking to blow you so they can get there fix of test E,..or tren! hahahaaa

Thats not true at all. You asked me yesterday if you could blow me for some test e!

**ajdos** · #7 (**permalink**) 10-25-2007, 02:26 AM

Im addicted...dont want help...my time to quit will come soon enough.

**SLICK** · #8 (**permalink**) 10-25-2007, 05:56 AM

well it wasnt because I am addicted to AAS! LMFAO!!!! You sick fuckers!

**lothar2812** · #9 (**permalink**) 11-28-2007, 06:21 AM

i would agree that its not addictive physically but mentally yeah to a point

when on everyone loves the effects taht they are recieving. but when off sometimes they feel that they miss them and wnat to go on longer and more frequently. i know i have a better sense of my self when on as just feeling better and great. energy always up.

maybe this is something that should be looked at when off cycle. that we should put more motivation into off cycling just like we do when on

but anyway good post

fullybuilt · #10 (**permalink**) 11-28-2007, 08:26 AM

Very metally addictive and goes hand in hand with body dismorphia. Gambling is proven to be the most addictive mental disorder to get over. It controls your life. I guarantee if bodybuilding and aas were studied more for longer, it would blow gambling out of the water.