A case of affective disorder associated with the misuse of 'anabolic steroids'.
In the pursuit of gains in muscle size and strength, body-builders may mistakenly use illicit drugs believing them to be anabolic steroids. The case described illustrates the physical and psychological dangers of such behaviour.
Department of Public Health Medicine, West Glamorgan Health Authority, Swansea, UK.
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Perry
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Hughes
D000328:Adult; D000341:Affective Disorders, Psychotic / Q000139:chemically induced*; D045930:Anabolic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004300:Doping in Sports; D006220:Haloperidol / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014891:Weight Lifting
D045930:Anabolic Agents; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; C033563:haloperidol decanoate; D006220:Haloperidol