The effects of anabolic-androgenic steroids on behavioral, cognitive functions and nervous systems of adolescents.
- Author:
Jia-Min WU
1
;
Ying-Yi DENG
1
;
Chu-Qian WEI
1
;
Jin-Hong YAN
2
Author Information
1. Laboratory of Neuromotor Control and Learning, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China.
2. Laboratory of Neuromotor Control and Learning, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China. motorcl@163.com.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Anabolic Agents;
pharmacology;
Cognition;
drug effects;
Humans;
Nervous System;
drug effects;
Steroids;
pharmacology;
Substance-Related Disorders
- From:
Acta Physiologica Sinica
2019;71(3):463-470
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) is responsible for muscle building and masculinizing. Using AAS can enhance muscle development and strength, and improve athletic performance. AAS abuse is not only seen in sport. Research has shown that there is an increasing number of adolescent AAS abusers. Adolescents are at a critical period of physical and mental development. Sex hormones are one of the important physiological factors affecting the development of their bodies and brains. Long-term or high-dose AAS treatment is likely to cause irreversible damage to their nervous system and psychological behavior, and these effects are easily overlooked. The article reviewed the long-term adverse effects of AAS on psychological behavior, emotion, cognitive functions and the nervous system of adolescents.
