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NCJ Number:	237210

Title:	Anabolic Androgenic Steroid Use in Teens: Prevalence, Demographics, and Perception of Effects

Journal:	Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse Volume:20 Issue:4 Dated:September-October 2011 Pages:358-369

Author(s):	Melissa Lorang; Bryan Callahan; Kevin M. Cummins; Suraj Achar; Sandra A. Brown

Date Published:	September 2011

Page Count:	12

Sponsoring Agency:	US Dept of Health and Human Services Rockville, MD 20892-9304

Grant Number:	AA07033;AA12171;AA013525

Document:	PDF

Type:	Report (Study/Research)

Format:	Article

Language:	English

Country:	United States of America

Annotation:	This article discusses anabolic androgenic steroids, public understanding,and teen use of the drug.

Abstract:	Multiple risks are associated with early use of anabolic androgenic steroids, yet public understanding is limited and teen use not uncommon. The present study surveyed 4,231 high school students to understand prevalence of use, association with athletics and other substance use and expectations of drug effects. While overall rates of steroid use were low (1.4 percent), use was higher in males and those participating in at least one school sport. Half (49 percent) of the high school students believed that steroids improved athletic performance and 38 percent reported that use improves appearance. Recreational drug use and frequency of drug use increased risk for steroid use. (Published Abstract)

Main Term(s):	Juvenile drug use; Steroids

Index Term(s):	Adolescent attitudes; Drug effects; Drug testing of athletes; Perception



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