AAS, growth hormone and insulin abuse: psychological and neuroendocrine effects

Bruce Davies, Michael R Graham, Peter Evans, Julien S Baker

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Abstract

The nontherapeutic use of prescription medicines by individuals involved in sport is increasing. Anabolic-androgenic steriods (AAS) are the most widely abused drug. Much of our knowledge of the psychological and physiological effects of human growth hormone (hGH) and insulin has been learned from de
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)587 - 597
Number of pages10
JournalTherapeutics and Clinical Risk Management
Volume4
Issue number3
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jun 2008
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • aas
  • cosmesis
  • growth hormone
  • insulin
  • performance
  • strength

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