madman
Super Moderator
Anabolic steroid use has been found to have negative effects on brain health, cognitive function, and mental health, particularly in long-term users and those who develop dependence.
Highlights
- Anabolic steroids can lead to smaller brain volumes, reduced cortical thickness, and structural changes in the brain, impacting cognitive function.
- Steroid dependence is associated with thinner prefrontal cortex, executive deficits, impaired social cognitive abilities, and personality pathology.
- High prevalence of steroid use and dependence has been found in patients in treatment for substance use disorders.
- Long-term steroid use is linked to accelerated brain aging and cognitive decline.
- Non-dependent users generally do not show significant differences from weightlifting controls on most measures.
