Comments on: Are steroids addictive? Anabolic steroid abuse and teen addiction risk http://addictionblog.org/body/are-steroids-addictive-anabolic-steroid-abuse-and-teen-addiction-risk/ "a" is for addiction Sun, 01 Aug 2010 05:17:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: adolescent addiction treatment http://addictionblog.org/body/are-steroids-addictive-anabolic-steroid-abuse-and-teen-addiction-risk/#comment-1126 adolescent addiction treatment Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:59:43 +0000 http://addictionblog.org/body/are-steroids-addictive-anabolic-steroid-abuse-and-teen-addiction-risk/#comment-1126 Anabolic steroids, or anabolic androgenic steroids, are a class of steroid hormones related to the hormone testosterone. They increase protein synthesis within cells, which results in the buildup of cellular tissue, especially in muscles. Anabolic steroids also have androgenic and virilizing properties, including the development and maintenance of masculine characteristics such as the growth of the vocal cords and body hair. -mj- Anabolic steroids, or anabolic androgenic steroids, are a class of steroid hormones related to the hormone testosterone. They increase protein synthesis within cells, which results in the buildup of cellular tissue, especially in muscles. Anabolic steroids also have androgenic and virilizing properties, including the development and maintenance of masculine characteristics such as the growth of the vocal cords and body hair.

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]]> By: teen addiction treatment http://addictionblog.org/body/are-steroids-addictive-anabolic-steroid-abuse-and-teen-addiction-risk/#comment-1079 teen addiction treatment Thu, 19 Mar 2009 02:05:27 +0000 http://addictionblog.org/body/are-steroids-addictive-anabolic-steroid-abuse-and-teen-addiction-risk/#comment-1079 The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition has categorized three stages of addiction: preoccupation/anticipation, binge/intoxication, and withdrawal/negative affect. These stages are characterized, respectively, everywhere by constant cravings and preoccupation with obtaining the substance; using more of the substance than necessary to experience the intoxicating effects; and experiencing tolerance, withdrawal symptoms, and decreased motivation for normal life activities. -mj- The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition has categorized three stages of addiction: preoccupation/anticipation, binge/intoxication, and withdrawal/negative affect. These stages are characterized, respectively, everywhere by constant cravings and preoccupation with obtaining the substance; using more of the substance than necessary to experience the intoxicating effects; and experiencing tolerance, withdrawal symptoms, and decreased motivation for normal life activities.

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]]> By: Addiction Blog http://addictionblog.org/body/are-steroids-addictive-anabolic-steroid-abuse-and-teen-addiction-risk/#comment-957 Addiction Blog Thu, 25 Dec 2008 16:21:24 +0000 http://addictionblog.org/body/are-steroids-addictive-anabolic-steroid-abuse-and-teen-addiction-risk/#comment-957 I agree. Teenagers have the advantage of tackling problems and qestions of faith and identity during adolescence. At the same time, it might be more difficult for a teen to idnetify and claim addictive behaviors. Denial can be strong during these years. I agree. Teenagers have the advantage of tackling problems and qestions of faith and identity during adolescence. At the same time, it might be more difficult for a teen to idnetify and claim addictive behaviors. Denial can be strong during these years.

]]> By: Minh Dang http://addictionblog.org/body/are-steroids-addictive-anabolic-steroid-abuse-and-teen-addiction-risk/#comment-954 Minh Dang Tue, 23 Dec 2008 12:53:13 +0000 http://addictionblog.org/body/are-steroids-addictive-anabolic-steroid-abuse-and-teen-addiction-risk/#comment-954 Having a drug addiction is a very difficult condition to deal with. Drug addictions negatively affect a persons life in so many ways. Having a drug addiction is a very difficult condition to deal with. Drug addictions negatively affect a persons life in so many ways.

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