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Anabolics: the situation in Belgium.

G Maghuin-Rogister1, P Gaspar, M Vandenbroeck

  • 1Laboratoire d'Analyse des Denrées Alimentaries d'Origine Animale, Faculté de Médecine Vétérinaire, Université de Liège, Belgium.

Annales De Recherches Veterinaires. Annals of Veterinary Research
|January 1, 1991
PubMed
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Belgian authorities controlled illegal anabolic steroid use in 1989-1990 using radioimmunoassay (RIA) and thin-layer chromatography (TLC). This review details legislation, black market hormone cocktails, and future analytical method advancements for drug control.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Science
  • Pharmacology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Illegal anabolic steroid use poses significant public health risks.
  • Belgian legislation and European Economic Community (EEC) directives aimed to control anabolic steroid distribution and use.
  • A 1989-1990 hormone scandal highlighted the prevalence of black market anabolics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the illegal use of anabolic steroids in Belgium during 1989-1990.
  • To describe the control strategies implemented by Belgian authorities.
  • To present the composition of identified black market hormone cocktails.

Main Methods:

  • Urine screening for artificial anabolics using radioimmunoassay (RIA).
  • Confirmation of anabolic steroid presence via thin-layer chromatography (TLC).

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  • Analysis of fat samples and injection sites using TLC.

    • Main Results:

    • Seventeen different hormone cocktails were identified on the black market.
    • The control strategy effectively screened for and confirmed the presence of illegal anabolics.
    • Current analytical methods were detailed, including RIA and TLC.

    Conclusions:

    • The implemented control strategies were effective in detecting illegal anabolic steroid use.
    • Future advancements in analytical techniques, such as enzyme immunoassay and mass spectrometry, are anticipated to enhance detection capabilities.
    • Continued vigilance and updated methodologies are crucial for combating the illicit anabolic steroid trade.