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Experiences of Anabolic Steroid Use

In-depth Interviews with Men and Women Body Builders

Sarah Grogan

Staffordshire University, UK

Sarah Shepherd

Staffordshire University, UK

Ruth Evans

Manchester Metropolitan University, UK

Sam Wright

Manchester Metropolitan University, UK

Geoff Hunter

Salford Community Drugs Team, UK

This study was designed to investigate anabolic steroid users’ experiences of, and motivations for, use. Five men and six women users took part in in-depth interviews. Four themes emerged: Steroid Use vs Abuse; Side-effects; Trusted Information Sources; and Social Pressure. Many users believed that steroids used in moderation were safe. Serious side-effects (liver and kidney damage, hypertension) were not significant disincentives. Information from health professionals tended to be mistrusted because it was not based on first-hand experience of use. Social support, especially from within the body building community, was an important motivator. It is concluded that intervention programmes need the support of the body building community in order to be effective.

Key Words: anabolic steroids • body building • gender • intervention programmes • side-effects

Journal of Health Psychology, Vol. 11, No. 6, 845-856 (2006)
DOI: 10.1177/1359105306069080
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