Which of the following are true regarding anabolic–androgenic steroids abuse?:
Which of the following are true regarding anabolic–androgenic steroids abuse? Treatment is rarely sought for AAS abuse as it imposes less medical and psychiatric complications Users may view their AAS use as part of healthy activity Treatment as with for other drugs of abuse, is aimed at manipulating the desired reward of intoxication or a psychoactive effect B & C (A incorrect) DESPITE the medical and psychiatric complications imposed by AAS use, users rarely seek treatment. (B correct) AAS users may view their use as part of healthy activity when combined with a strenuous exercise regimen and otherwise healthy lifestyle . (C incorrect) AAS users have different issues regarding motivation and relapse to use from other substance abusers . The desired reward is not intoxication or a psychoactive effect but a future reward of a more muscular body or athletic success.
Major complications resulting from anabolic–androgenic steroids (AASs) include :
Major complications resulting from anabolic–androgenic steroids (AASs) include Tumors (liver, kidney) and cancer (liver, prostate) Severe acne Tremors Infertility, gynecomastia Shorter stature Opioid dependence All of the above
Major complications resulting from anabolic–androgenic steroids (AASs) include :
Major complications resulting from anabolic–androgenic steroids (AASs) include Tumors (liver, kidney) and cancer (liver, prostate) Severe acne Tremors Infertility, gynecomastia Shorter stature Opioid dependence All of the above Other complications include jaundice, fluid retention, HTN, incr LDL, decr HDL Men: testicular atrophy, reduced sperm count, infertility, hair loss, gynecomastia, incr risk prostate ca. Women: menstrual irregularity and/or amenorrhea, clitoral enlargement, hirsutism, including devp of facial hair & male-pattern hair loss, and deepening of the voice. Adolescents: premature skeletal maturation (-> shorter stature if they use AASs prior to the adolescent growth spurt) & accelerated pubertal changes F. There seems to be a particularly prevalent progression in AAS users to opioid dependence. Common reasons cited for initiation of opioid use in AAS users include counteracting the insomnia and irritability that can occur with AAS use