Anabolic Steroid Use: The Hidden Psychology of Muscle Growth
Introduction and Definition of Steroid Use The term steroid use, particularly in the context of sports and performance enhancement, refers primarily to the administration of Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids (AAS). These are synthetic derivatives of the male hormone testosterone, designed to maximize muscle-building (anabolic) properties while theoretically minimizing masculinizing (androgenic) effects, though this separation is never absolute […]