Risks faced by women using anabolic steroids in Australia

A new study published in Drug and Alcohol Review has revealed critical insights into the challenges and risks faced by women who use anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS). While these substances are illegal in Australia, changing ideals in body aesthetics and the growing popularity of sports such as powerlifting are pushing more women to extreme measures. With steroid use previously and typically seen as being a men’s practice, the research highlighted the gender-specific obstacles women encountered in acquiring safe and reliable AAS and the urgent need for tailored harm-reduction interventions. Lead researcher Dr. Tim Piatkowski said women were increasingly turning to steroids Read More