In some countries, obtaining steroid without a doctor’s prescription is illegal. Most societies condemn the use of AAS because of its abuse and negative side effects especially if it is use for non-medical purposes. This study aims to determine the predictors of future AAS use and to resolve issues regarding the risk of having emotional and behavioral problems in the future.

Data collected for the study were from a group of Norwegian adolescents, mostly in high school but some already in college. A survey was taken regarding their age, physical appearance, involvement in sports, satisfaction with their body parts, alcohol and drug use. The study observed adolescents in the age ranging from 15 to 19 years old within a four year study period.

Use of AAS was prevalent among males and those who had previous history of AAS use at a young age. Those involved in power sports and strength training were most likely to use AAS in the future. Other predictors include frequent alcohol intoxication, cannabis use, hard drug use, eating problems, weight problems, and sexual debut before the age of 15. AAS use was found to have no significant association with future emotional or behavioral problems.

According to Medscape:

Purpose: To prospectively study the stability of anabolic androgenic steroid (AAS) use and predictors of AAS use, and to investigate whether AAS use alters the risk of later emotional and behavioral problems.

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