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  • 1National Centre for Research into the Prevention of Drug Abuse, Curtin University of Technology, GPO Box U1987, Perth, Western Australia, Australia, 6001.

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Anabolic steroid use is prevalent in Australia beyond competitive sports, with diverse user groups and motivations. Future prevention efforts should prioritize reducing demand over controlling supply.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Public Health
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Anabolic steroid use extends beyond competitive athletics in Australia.
  • Various demographic groups engage in steroid use with differing motivations.
  • Existing research lacks comprehensive data on Australian steroid users.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of steroid use in Australia.
  • To examine reasons for use, usage rates, side effects, and sources.
  • To review issues related to injecting, legal status, and prevention programs.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of existing research.
  • Overview of current knowledge on steroid use patterns.
  • Identification of research gaps and future research needs.

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Main Results:

  • Steroid use is observed across diverse Australian populations with varied goals.
  • Key areas of concern include physical/psychological side effects and injecting-related issues.
  • Current legal status and prevention programs are briefly reviewed.

Conclusions:

  • Further research is needed on specific subpopulations and Australian user profiles.
  • Baseline data on harms like aggression and needle-sharing are crucial.
  • Deterrence strategies should shift focus towards demand reduction.