Drug Alcohol Rev September 2023 PMID 36992616

'My mind pretty much went to mush': A qualitative exploration of trenbolone in the performance and image enhancing drug community.

Timothy M Piatkowski, David L Neumann, Matthew Dunn

Mentions

66
Peak: 10 in Sep 2023
across 4 sources since Mar 2023

Extended reach

180,140
potential audience

Total likes

3,833

Video views

138,563

Mentions per month

Mar 2023 – Aug 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter32 posts
  • News29 articles
  • Blogs3 articles
  • YouTube2 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions reflect strong interest and moderate engagement, with posts praising the article’s significance, such as references to it being highly cited and its groundbreaking insights on psychosocial harms. The tone is professional and curious, emphasizing the article's role in informing drug policy and health interventions.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the significance of the research and its findings, supporting the importance of understanding trenbolone's effects.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high curiosity and enthusiasm, especially with mentions of the article’s prominence in citations and discussions about anabolic steroids.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants actively share additional resources and interpret the research, indicating thoughtful involvement.

ImpactModerate impact

Multiple posts highlight the importance of the study in shaping policy and health approaches, suggesting moderate impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The article discusses the perceived risks linked with anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS), emphasizing that trenbolone is associated with more severe physical and psychological harms, especially aggression, violence, and mood disturbances, according to user reports and ethnographic research.
  • Users of AAS, particularly trenbolone, often experience dramatic behavioral changes that are observable by their peers and family members, highlighting its impact on mental health and social interactions.
  • The study suggests healthcare providers should actively screen for trenbolone use among AAS users and policymakers should consider the drug's significant role in adverse health outcomes when developing regulations and treatment strategies.]

Top posts

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Tim Piatkowski
@PiatkowskiTim · X

A piece from @MensHealthMag giving some context around the anabolic steroid Trenbolone - with @RickCollinsEsq and I (among many others). For more on 'tren': https://t.co/XMLHPDJ3Bv https://t.co/qHRZH0ufRp https://t.co/wdlI4yazpi

Sep 10, 2024 · 12 likes · 5 shares · 406 followers View post →
Matthew Dunn
@drmdunn1 · X

Now published and #OpenAccess! "‘My mind pretty much went to mush’: A qualitative exploration of trenbolone in the performance and image enhancing drug community" https://t.co/R4ePIdJCct

Sep 3, 2023 · 8 likes · 3 shares · 822 followers View post →
Tim Piatkowski
@PiatkowskiTim · X

Our (David & @drmdunn1) article received enough citations to be a Top Cited Article in @APSAD_DAR. Linked here in case you haven't read it yet (>110K views). https://t.co/Q0c4cFx75r #TopCitedArticle #Tren @wileyinresearch @Griffith_CMH @Deakin

Mar 19, 2025 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 406 followers View post →
Tim Piatkowski
@PiatkowskiTim · X

An important piece on trenbolone from myself and @drmdunn1. We draw distinctions between different anabolic steroid and the considerations for future policy. https://t.co/axYnhFyySB

Mar 30, 2023 · 8 likes · 4 shares · 406 followers View post →
Tim Piatkowski
@PiatkowskiTim · X

Officially Published @APSAD_DAR (OA) - https://t.co/axYnhFyySB Collab w. @drmdunn1 and David Neumann. First peer-reviewed study on Trenbolone (potential anabolic steroid) and psychosocial harms. Featured on YouTube in the IPED Community - https://t.co/O7EWz9gve7

Sep 6, 2023 · 7 likes · 3 shares · 406 followers View post →
HEDN
@EnhancementDrug · X

Check out this article by HEDN members @PiatkowskiTim & @drmdunn1 “My mind pretty much went to mush: A qualitative exploration of trenbolone in the performance and image enhancing drug community”: https://t.co/CrCDlPq0Gp #drugs #steroids #PIED #health #publichealth #harmreduction

Sep 3, 2023 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 1,161 followers View post →

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Matthew Dunn
@drmdunn1 · X

RT @PiatkowskiTim: Our (David & @drmdunn1) article received enough citations to be a Top Cited Article in @APSAD_DAR. Linked here in case y…

Mar 19, 2025 · 2 shares · 822 followers View post →
Tim Piatkowski
@PiatkowskiTim · X

See also Vigorous Steve's breakdowns - 1 - https://t.co/UNnJFKvfMp 2 - https://t.co/f5QNojtzRn

Mar 19, 2025 · 406 followers View post →
Tim Piatkowski
@PiatkowskiTim · X

Our (David & @drmdunn1) article received enough citations to be a Top Cited Article in @APSAD_DAR. Linked here in case you haven't read it yet (>110K views). https://t.co/Q0c4cFx75r #TopCitedArticle #Tren @wileyinresearch @Griffith_CMH @Deakin

Mar 19, 2025 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 406 followers View post →
OwaJohnny
@OwaJohnny · X

‘My mind pretty much went to mush’: A qualitative exploration of trenbolone in the performance and image enhancing drug community - Piatkowski - 2023 - Drug and Alcohol Review - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/9dfxO0oiRB

Feb 6, 2025 · 1,022 followers View post →
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@TinkInHolywood · X

Well, I learned something new today. Anabolic steroids. What a lovely thing to do to your body.

Dec 24, 2024 · 383 followers View post →
ZENA
@ZENAPRCHAMP · X

RT @PiatkowskiTim: A piece from @MensHealthMag giving some context around the anabolic steroid Trenbolone - with @RickCollinsEsq and I (am…

Oct 20, 2024 · 5 shares · 9,849 followers View post →
Drug&AlcoholReview
@APSAD_DAR · X

RT @PiatkowskiTim: A piece from @MensHealthMag giving some context around the anabolic steroid Trenbolone - with @RickCollinsEsq and I (am…

Sep 17, 2024 · 5 shares · 2,628 followers View post →
Rick Collins
@RickCollinsEsq · X

RT @PiatkowskiTim: A piece from @MensHealthMag giving some context around the anabolic steroid Trenbolone - with @RickCollinsEsq and I (am…

Sep 10, 2024 · 5 shares · 3,984 followers View post →
Jason Ferris (he/him)
@JasonFerris22 · X

RT @PiatkowskiTim: A piece from @MensHealthMag giving some context around the anabolic steroid Trenbolone - with @RickCollinsEsq and I (am…

Sep 10, 2024 · 5 shares · 1,137 followers View post →
Reconnect Nutrition
@Scully_tom · X

RT @PiatkowskiTim: A piece from @MensHealthMag giving some context around the anabolic steroid Trenbolone - with @RickCollinsEsq and I (am…

Sep 10, 2024 · 5 shares · 1,079 followers View post →
Tim Piatkowski
@PiatkowskiTim · X

A piece from @MensHealthMag giving some context around the anabolic steroid Trenbolone - with @RickCollinsEsq and I (among many others). For more on 'tren': https://t.co/XMLHPDJ3Bv https://t.co/qHRZH0ufRp https://t.co/wdlI4yazpi

Sep 10, 2024 · 12 likes · 5 shares · 406 followers View post →
Matthew Dunn
@drmdunn1 · X

RT @drmdunn1: Now published and #OpenAccess! "‘My mind pretty much went to mush’: A qualitative exploration of trenbolone in the performanc…

Nov 7, 2023 · 3 shares · 822 followers View post →
Sabryna Sas
@SasSabryna · X

RT @PiatkowskiTim: Officially Published @APSAD_DAR (OA) - https://t.co/axYnhFyySB Collab w. @drmdunn1 and David Neumann. First peer-reviewe…

Sep 7, 2023 · 3 shares · 229 followers View post →
Matthew Dunn
@drmdunn1 · X

RT @PiatkowskiTim: Officially Published @APSAD_DAR (OA) - https://t.co/axYnhFyySB Collab w. @drmdunn1 and David Neumann. First peer-reviewe…

Sep 6, 2023 · 3 shares · 822 followers View post →
Drug&AlcoholReview
@APSAD_DAR · X

RT @PiatkowskiTim: Officially Published @APSAD_DAR (OA) - https://t.co/axYnhFyySB Collab w. @drmdunn1 and David Neumann. First peer-reviewe…

Sep 6, 2023 · 3 shares · 2,628 followers View post →
Tim Piatkowski
@PiatkowskiTim · X

Officially Published @APSAD_DAR (OA) - https://t.co/axYnhFyySB Collab w. @drmdunn1 and David Neumann. First peer-reviewed study on Trenbolone (potential anabolic steroid) and psychosocial harms. Featured on YouTube in the IPED Community - https://t.co/O7EWz9gve7

Sep 6, 2023 · 7 likes · 3 shares · 406 followers View post →
Tony Barnett
@tonyibarnett · X

RT @drmdunn1: Now published and #OpenAccess! "‘My mind pretty much went to mush’: A qualitative exploration of trenbolone in the performanc…

Sep 4, 2023 · 3 shares · 618 followers View post →
Tim Piatkowski
@PiatkowskiTim · X

RT @EnhancementDrug: Check out this article by HEDN members @PiatkowskiTim & @drmdunn1 “My mind pretty much went to mush: A qualitative exp…

Sep 4, 2023 · 2 shares · 406 followers View post →
Reconnect Nutrition
@Scully_tom · X

RT @EnhancementDrug: Check out this article by HEDN members @PiatkowskiTim & @drmdunn1 “My mind pretty much went to mush: A qualitative exp…

Sep 4, 2023 · 2 shares · 1,079 followers View post →
HEDN
@EnhancementDrug · X

Check out this article by HEDN members @PiatkowskiTim & @drmdunn1 “My mind pretty much went to mush: A qualitative exploration of trenbolone in the performance and image enhancing drug community”: https://t.co/CrCDlPq0Gp #drugs #steroids #PIED #health #publichealth #harmreduction

Sep 3, 2023 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 1,161 followers View post →
Tim Piatkowski
@PiatkowskiTim · X

RT @drmdunn1: Now published and #OpenAccess! "‘My mind pretty much went to mush’: A qualitative exploration of trenbolone in the performanc…

Sep 3, 2023 · 3 shares · 406 followers View post →
Matthew Dunn
@drmdunn1 · X

Now published and #OpenAccess! "‘My mind pretty much went to mush’: A qualitative exploration of trenbolone in the performance and image enhancing drug community" https://t.co/R4ePIdJCct

Sep 3, 2023 · 8 likes · 3 shares · 822 followers View post →
HEDN
@EnhancementDrug · X

RT @Griffith_CMH: An important piece of research in @APSAD_DAR on trenbolone (a type of steroid) from GCMH members Dr Piatkowski & Prof Neu…

Apr 12, 2023 · 4 shares · 1,161 followers View post →
Sabryna Sas
@SasSabryna · X

RT @Griffith_CMH: An important piece of research in @APSAD_DAR on trenbolone (a type of steroid) from GCMH members Dr Piatkowski & Prof Neu…

Apr 12, 2023 · 4 shares · 229 followers View post →
Drug&AlcoholReview
@APSAD_DAR · X

RT @Griffith_CMH: An important piece of research in @APSAD_DAR on trenbolone (a type of steroid) from GCMH members Dr Piatkowski & Prof Neu…

Apr 12, 2023 · 4 shares · 2,628 followers View post →
Tim Piatkowski
@PiatkowskiTim · X

RT @Griffith_CMH: An important piece of research in @APSAD_DAR on trenbolone (a type of steroid) from GCMH members Dr Piatkowski & Prof Neu…

Apr 11, 2023 · 4 shares · 406 followers View post →
Griffith Centre for Mental Health
@Griffith_CMH · X

An important piece of research in @APSAD_DAR on trenbolone (a type of steroid) from GCMH members Dr Piatkowski & Prof Neumann. They draw distinctions between different anabolic steroids & the considerations for drug policy in Australia. https://t.co/vmPUAxmvov

Apr 11, 2023 · 5 likes · 4 shares · 347 followers View post →
Drug&AlcoholReview
@APSAD_DAR · X

RT @PiatkowskiTim: An important piece on trenbolone from myself and @drmdunn1. We draw distinctions between different anabolic steroid and…

Mar 30, 2023 · 4 shares · 2,628 followers View post →
Matthew Dunn
@drmdunn1 · X

RT @PiatkowskiTim: An important piece on trenbolone from myself and @drmdunn1. We draw distinctions between different anabolic steroid and…

Mar 30, 2023 · 4 shares · 822 followers View post →
Nick Gibbs
@NickRGibbs1 · X

RT @PiatkowskiTim: An important piece on trenbolone from myself and @drmdunn1. We draw distinctions between different anabolic steroid and…

Mar 30, 2023 · 4 shares · 921 followers View post →
Luke A. Turnock
@luke_turnock · X

RT @PiatkowskiTim: An important piece on trenbolone from myself and @drmdunn1. We draw distinctions between different anabolic steroid and…

Mar 30, 2023 · 4 shares · 303 followers View post →
Tim Piatkowski
@PiatkowskiTim · X

An important piece on trenbolone from myself and @drmdunn1. We draw distinctions between different anabolic steroid and the considerations for future policy. https://t.co/axYnhFyySB

Mar 30, 2023 · 8 likes · 4 shares · 406 followers View post →