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7851283

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
1995-3-15
pubmed:abstractText
The increasing prevalence in the extent of misuse of anabolic-androgenic steroids has been well recognised in the United States and more recently in Great Britain. The injecting misuse of steroids carries with it considerable risks in relation to liver damage, lipid metabolism disturbance and the potential of HIV and viral hepatitis transmission. This study of 21 steroid users contacted at a needle and syringe exchange showed that 42.8% had abnormal liver function tests and 28.5% had lowered high-density lipoprotein concentrations. None of this group reported engaging in high risk behaviour through sharing injecting equipment. The group did contain a bisexual and a previous injecting amphetamine user. Needle and syringe exchanges offering health examination facilities will provide a valuable role in contacting steroid users who will then be in a position to make informed decisions about their own drug use and the potential harm from steroids.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Oct
pubmed:issn
0376-8716
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
36
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
153-5
pubmed:dateRevised
2009-11-19
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1994
pubmed:articleTitle
Anabolic steroid users identified by needle and syringe exchange contact.
pubmed:affiliation
Maryland Centre, Liverpool, UK.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article