Roundtable Discussion: Anabolic Androgenic Steroids: Part I

With the discovery of tetrahydrogestrinone and desoxymethyltestosterone, a widespread conspiracy to supply athletes with anabolic agents, which were not currently on doping control lists, was uncovered. This realization, plus the Congressional Hearings on Steroid Use in Sport, has brought discussion...

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Published in:Strength and conditioning journal 2006-01, Vol.28 (6), p.42-55
Main Author: Haff, GGregory
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:With the discovery of tetrahydrogestrinone and desoxymethyltestosterone, a widespread conspiracy to supply athletes with anabolic agents, which were not currently on doping control lists, was uncovered. This realization, plus the Congressional Hearings on Steroid Use in Sport, has brought discussions about anabolic-androgenic steroids to the forefront of popular culture. Within this movement, a plethora of nonscientifically sound data has been presented in the popular media. The present roundtable is the first part of a 2-part series designed to present current information on the topic.
ISSN:1524-1602
DOI:10.1519/1533-4295(2006)028[0042:RDAASP]2.0.CO;2