1. ABUSE OF ANABOLIC-ANDROGENIC STEROIDS - THE PROBLEM OF SPORT AND SOCIETY.
- Author
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Mitić, Petar and Radovanović, Dragan
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ANABOLIC steroids , *LIPIDS , *PERFORMANCE-enhancing drugs , *DOPING in sports , *HUMAN growth hormone - Abstract
The aim of this study is to emphasize the fact that the use of anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) is an important social, and not only a sport, problem. The significance of AAS use is reflected in the high frequency of abuse (especially among young persons) and in the serious adverse effects of long-term use. A successful prevention of AAS abuse requires that the society undertake comprehensive actions in addition to the already present adequate models of prevention. The purpose of such actions is to weaken the motivation to use ASS. The state and society can participate by means of the following: better and more effective legislation; systematic, modern, and institutionalized education; and development and strengthening of specific individual personality traits. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Published
- 2013