The Link Between Steroid Use and Psychopathology in Male Weightlifters
A study conducted on male weightlifters in Norway found that those who used anabolic-androgenic steroids exhibited significantly more symptoms of psychopathology than those who did not use these substances. Steroid users were stronger but spent less time training per week compared to non-users. The study highlights the potential adverse effects of steroid misuse on mental health, including personality disorders and psychopathological syndromes. However, the study's design limits the ability to draw definitive conclusions about cause and effect, and the information on steroid use was based solely on self-reports, which may be subject to reporting bias.