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Anabolic steroid use can lead to addiction.

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SUPPORTED
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Is it true that anabolic steroid use can lead to addiction?

Yes. Anabolic-androgenic steroid use can lead to dependence and addiction, with clinical evidence demonstrating withdrawal symptoms, compulsive use, and high rates of co-occurrence with substance use disorders.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 5 sources for, 0 against · Last checked

The analysis

The claim is specific, empirical, and falsifiable, satisfying Step 0. Multiple peer-reviewed studies and reviews consistently report that a substantial proportion of anabolic-androgenic steroid users develop dependence, tolerance, withdrawal syndromes, and clinical patterns characteristic of substance use disorders. Therefore, the evidence strongly supports the claim.

Evidence for · 5
The development of multiple drug use among anabolic-androgenic steroid users: six subjective case reports
2008
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Skårberg, K., Nyberg, F., & Engström, I. (2008). The development of multiple drug use among anabolic-androgenic steroid users: six subjective case reports. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1186/1747-597x-3-24

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The Anabolic Androgenic Steroid Treatment Gap: A National Study of Substance Use Disorder Treatment
2020
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Havnes, I. A., Jørstad, M. L., McVeigh, J., Hout, M. V., & Bjørnebekk, A. (2020). The Anabolic Androgenic Steroid Treatment Gap: A National Study of Substance Use Disorder Treatment. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1177/1178221820904150

Psychological traits associated with anabolic androgenic steroid use and dependence: an exploratory cross-sectional study among female athletes.
2025
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M, S., IA, H., ML, J., & A, B. (2025). Psychological traits associated with anabolic androgenic steroid use and dependence: an exploratory cross-sectional study among female athletes.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-025-03711-5

Anabolic-androgenic steroid use disorder: case for recognition as a substance use disorder with specific diagnostic criteria
2025
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Scarth, M., Havnes, I. A., & Bjørnebekk, A. (2025). Anabolic-androgenic steroid use disorder: case for recognition as a substance use disorder with specific diagnostic criteria. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1192/bjp.2025.73

Harm reduction measures in a recreational gym user with anabolic androgenic steroid dependence: a case report in the context of current best clinical practice.
2025
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R, M., SL, B., H, H., J, C., P, B., & O, S. (2025). Harm reduction measures in a recreational gym user with anabolic androgenic steroid dependence: a case report in the context of current best clinical practice.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12954-025-01294-w

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The claim is specific, empirical, and falsifiable, satisfying Step 0. Multiple peer-reviewed studies and reviews consistently report that a substantial proportion of anabolic-androgenic steroid users develop dependence, tolerance, withdrawal syndromes, and clinical patterns characteristic of substance use disorders. Therefore, the evidence strongly supports the claim.

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