TY - JOUR PY - 1990// TI - Evidence for physical and psychological dependence on anabolic androgenic steroids in eight weight lifters JO - American journal of psychiatry A1 - Brower, K. J. A1 - Eliopulos, G. A. A1 - Blow, F. C. A1 - Catlin, D. H. A1 - Beresford, T. P. SP - 510 EP - 512 VL - 147 IS - 4 N2 - All eight users of anabolic androgenic steroids in a pilot survey of weight lifters reported withdrawal symptoms and continued steroid use despite adverse consequences. Psychiatric (especially, depressive) symptoms were prominent in dependent users, underscoring the importance of diagnosing steroid dependence in clinical practice.
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