It is a myth that you become more aggressive and angry due to testosterone HRT. This stems from the "roid rage" that body builders on gear supposedly get. But that is also a myth because it is only correlation, not causation. https://t.co/tdVnUs9Foi
Anabolic androgenic steroids and violent offending: confounding by polysubstance abuse among 10,365 general population men.
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The discussions demonstrate a moderate level of engagement, with some posts summarizing the study's findings—like one emphasizing that polysubstance abuse, not AAS alone, explains violence—and others dismissing myths about aggression and testosterone, using a tone that combines support with critical reflection. The choice of words, from technical references to casual dismissals, highlights a blend of academic and popular perspectives on the issue.
Most posts agree that polysubstance abuse, rather than steroid use alone, explains the link to violence, reflecting support for the study's conclusions.
Posts show moderate interest, with some engaging critically and others simply referencing findings, indicating a general curiosity without deep engagement.
Comments include citing specific data, such as odds ratios and myth debunking, showing some detailed engagement but not widespread deep discussion.
The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding substance abuse patterns, but overall impact remains moderate, mainly reinforcing the findings rather than challenging or expanding them.
Abstract in brief
- The study found that among Swedish men, there was a strong association between lifetime AAS (anabolic androgenic steroid) use and violent crimes, but this link weakened significantly after accounting for polysubstance abuse.
- Polysubstance abuse, rather than AAS use itself, appears to be the main factor driving the relationship with violence, with other factors like IQ, neuropsychological risks, or socioeconomic status having less impact.
- Overall, the findings suggest that in the general population, AAS use is less directly linked to violence and more related to the presence of multiple substance abuses.
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Most liked on X and BlueskyWell DUH " Any life-time use of AAS was associated strongly with conviction for a violent crime [2.7 versus 0.6% in convicted and non-convicted men, respectively; odds ratio (OR) = 5.0, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 2.7-9.3]." https://t.co/GpFXWuTGfo
@Celia_cvg L, L., T, F., P, L., & N, L. (2015). Anabolic androgenic steroids and violent offending: confounding by polysubstance abuse among 10,365 general population men. Addiction (Abingdon, England), 110(1), 100–108.
@Juanccito_ @maxi_Lib @Otaku_foeeeerte @TitanEspartanU @CheMadorni https://t.co/SLggaVvIr1 "Nuestros resultados sugieren que no fue el uso de esteroides a lo largo de la vida per se, sino el abuso de múltiples sustancias concurrente lo que explica la asociación relativamente fuerte del uso de esteroides y la violencia interpersonal."
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@Juanccito_ @maxi_Lib @Otaku_foeeeerte @TitanEspartanU @CheMadorni https://t.co/SLggaVvIr1 "Nuestros resultados sugieren que no fue el uso de esteroides a lo largo de la vida per se, sino el abuso de múltiples sustancias concurrente lo que explica la asociación relativamente fuerte del uso de esteroides y la violencia interpersonal."
Well DUH " Any life-time use of AAS was associated strongly with conviction for a violent crime [2.7 versus 0.6% in convicted and non-convicted men, respectively; odds ratio (OR) = 5.0, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 2.7-9.3]." https://t.co/GpFXWuTGfo
It is a myth that you become more aggressive and angry due to testosterone HRT. This stems from the "roid rage" that body builders on gear supposedly get. But that is also a myth because it is only correlation, not causation. https://t.co/tdVnUs9Foi
@Celia_cvg L, L., T, F., P, L., & N, L. (2015). Anabolic androgenic steroids and violent offending: confounding by polysubstance abuse among 10,365 general population men. Addiction (Abingdon, England), 110(1), 100–108.
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