title: The use of anabolic androgenic steroids and polypharmacy: a review of the literature.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  A review of the literature was conducted to examine the relationship between the use of anabolic androgenic steroid (AAS) use and the use of other drugs.
  
  
  METHODS
  Studies published between the years of 1995 and 2010 were included in the review.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The use of AAS is positively associated with use of alcohol, illicit drugs and legal performance enhancing substances. In contrast, the relationship between AAS and the use of tobacco and cannabis is mixed.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Results of the review indicate that the relationship between AAS use and other substance use depends on the type of substance studied. Implications for treatment and prevention are discussed. Suggestions for future research are provided.
authors.affiliation: Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USA. tdodge@skidmore.edu
authors.forename: Tonya
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Dodge
authors.forename: Margaux F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Hoagland
mesh_terms: D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology; D045930:Anabolic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000728:Androgens / Q000009:adverse effects*; D019587:Dietary Supplements / Q000009:adverse effects; D004300:Doping in Sports / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D013287:Illicit Drugs / Q000009:adverse effects*; D058573:Performance-Enhancing Substances / Q000009:adverse effects; D019338:Polypharmacy; D013256:Steroids / Q000009:adverse effects; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology*
chemical_list: D045930:Anabolic Agents; D000728:Androgens; D013287:Illicit Drugs; D058573:Performance-Enhancing Substances; D013256:Steroids