A research conducted by Dr. Michael Irwig shows that using steroids can be as addictive as cocaine and other habit-forming drugs. Steroids, unlike any other drugs, do not create a “high feeling” but users tend to be dependent on it. Some of the famous athletes like the former Olympian Marion Jones, Tour de France winner Floyd Landis, and New York Yankee’s Alex Rodriguez had the same history on steroids.

According to Dr. Irwig, an endocrinologist at George Washington University, many of the patients he had met were recreational athletes and trainers in the gyms. He added that some youngsters use steroids not merely to enhance strength and performance but rather to improve physical image. In the Harvard affiliated study showed that almost 30% of the male weight lifters acknowledged that they used and get addicted to steroids.

From VOA News:

And a new study suggests users can become dependent on these drugs.

Thirty percent of male weight lifters who participated in a Harvard affiliated study – and admitted to steroids use – reported becoming addicted.

The researchers found steroids can be as difficult to quit as other types of habit forming drugs, even though, unlike cocaine and other addictive substances, steroids do not produce a “high” (a feeling of euphoria).

Dr. Irwig says young people use steroids not just to improve athletic performance.

“I’ve also noticed in our society that there’s a really large focus on body image,” he said, “and I think that’s why a lot of young people are using steroids.”

Since steroid is illegal, it is unlikely to determine the exact number of users and the specific long-term health hazards. Dr. Irwig also stated the there should be more studies to be conducted to know the long-term effects of steroid, reasons for its addiction and how it can be treated.

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