STEROID ADDICTION? TRUE OR FALSE? | Steroid Use vs Abuse | Doctor's Discuss Steroids

In this new episode of Doctor's Discuss Steroids, we look at Steroid Addiction. We answer the important question "Are Steroids Addictive?" We draw on definitions from the DSM V and personal experience to answer this question. We also look at possible solutions to the issue. What can you do if you are addicted to steroids?
Dr. Nicholas Downey:
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[@emartinezr]

Yeah, definitely addictive. But like you guys mentioned, it's more of a secondary addiction, not a physical dependence thing...

[@slasher298]

1) Haven't tried to quit but I never want to even try 2) I'm going on a 7 month cycle, started at 350mgs up to 500, now waiting for 750 to hit. Bloodwork is still perfect though 3) Work ethic and performance is much better, relationships are better, starting studies in September so I'll find out if that's affected 4) I would augment my use if I run into health issues, but I can't see myself getting off TRT at a minimum

[@JQSmoothie]

You get them prescribed?

[@slasher298]

@@JQSmoothie Nah, started on TRT to experiment with getting off my ADHD meds. It worked but I wanted more so I started cycling, lol.

[@emartinezr]

Technically: it's only an addiction if you are overcoming NEGATIVE effects just to do it. So if everything (or at least in net balance) is positive... then it doesn't qualify as an addiction. This is somewhat the reason I got on the TRT+ train. There are some negative long-term effects but also lots of positives (not only subjective, many are objective) and at the same time the benefits of an improved body composition and bone/muscle mass would also translate to a potentially longer and better life. This is not addiction. It's actually self-care.

[@slasher298]

@@emartinezr I agree man. As long as you stay on top of your bloodwork and your health isn't hit too bad then I say it's a worthy trade-off. Maybe we're shaving 2-5 years off our life in exchange for a much better quality of life. And who knows, maybe we aren't even losing any lifespan if it's reasonable dosages.

[@benk8609]

@@slasher298So far, if you see this how has it helped with managing ADHD? I want off the stimulants and have low T so will likely start TRT in the next few weeks. I’m wondering if the TRT will help.

[@slasher298]

thought I lost my test vials this morning and i was ripping my house apart like a crackhead.

[@antondeklerkdrtony3d412]

Not addictive for me i can wait to get off poat show but then some times i still feel shitty but if there isnt shows i am not gone do it just to look good for cosmetics id rather train with out it...

[@zammonster6413]

I hate being on, feel crappy and it only gives me 1lbs of lbm gains/month with rigorous diet & training. Nothing to be addicted for me. I use ~600mg total weekly if i cycle

[@evilcat7661]

Where did you find that thumbnail. Who the f is injecting testosterone like that , where is he even pinning?

[@NicholasDowney]

I just looked up steroid addiction on google images and said “f it why not”😂

[@evilcat7661]

@@NicholasDowney love your channel, good job

[@usernwn7qe]

elbmur no seihrov hcaz pu kool 🔎🔎✒✒🪞🪞 🙃

[@usernwn7qe]

elbmur no seihrov hcaz pu kool - agree but sometimes it´s the exact OPPOSITE 🔎🔎✒✒🪞🪞 🙃