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[Can anabolic steroids cause personality changes?]

G Isacsson1, U Bergman

  • 1Psykiatriska institutionen, Karolinska institutet, Huddinge sjukhus.

Nordisk Medicin
|January 1, 1993
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Anabolic-androgenic steroids impact brain function and behavior, with aggression being a commonly reported effect. While causality is not definitively proven, steroid abuse, especially among youth, combined with other risk factors, may increase the likelihood of personality changes and violent behavior.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroendocrinology
  • Behavioral Science
  • Psychopharmacology

Context:

  • Anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS), including testosterone, possess receptors within the brain.
  • Evidence suggests a link between AAS and behavioral manifestations, though direct causality is often debated.
  • The increasing prevalence of AAS abuse, particularly among adolescents and young adults, raises public health concerns.

Purpose:

  • To explore the neurobiological underpinnings of AAS effects on behavior.
  • To review reported behavioral sequelae associated with AAS use.
  • To discuss the potential contribution of co-occurring risk factors in AAS-related behavioral changes.

Summary:

  • AAS interact with brain receptors, potentially influencing behavior.

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  • Aggressiveness is the most frequently cited behavioral consequence of AAS use.
  • Other reported effects include acute affective and paranoid psychoses, though establishing direct causality remains challenging.
  • The co-administration of alcohol or other drugs, alongside pre-existing psychological vulnerabilities, may exacerbate the risk of personality alterations and violent conduct in AAS abusers.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the complex relationship between AAS and neurobehavioral outcomes.
    • Underscores the need for further research into the causal mechanisms of AAS-induced behavioral changes.
    • Informs public health strategies and clinical interventions aimed at mitigating the risks associated with AAS abuse, especially in vulnerable populations.