Research
Adherence
AAS dependence is associated with higher rates of conduct disorder, antisocial traits, and other substance dependencies, particularly opioid dependence.
AAS dependence often co-occurs with other mental health and substance use issues, such as opioid dependence and conduct disorder. Addressing these comorbidities is crucial for effective treatment of AAS dependence.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
Dependent AAS users also reported a much more frequent history of conduct disorder than non-dependent AAS users and a much higher life-time prevalence of non-alcohol substance dependence than either comparison group; the latter differences were driven largely by a strikingly higher prevalence of opioid abuse and dependence.
Why this rating
Based on field studies comparing dependent vs. non-dependent users.
Source
Anabolic–androgenic steroid dependence: an emerging disorder
Gen Kanayama et al. · Addiction · 2009
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