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16 November 2023
Muscular man with a syringe

Shreddology

The pursuit of unrealistic body ideals, shaped by social pressures and online influencers, particularly impacts young men, leading to dissatisfaction and risky behaviours like using image and performance-enhancing drugs (IPEDs) says Dr Tim Piatkowski.

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30 August 2024

Increasing risk of synthetic opioid drug overdoses in Australia

A recent study has uncovered alarming insights into the dangers posed by fentanyl-contaminated drug supplies in Australia, including a heightened...

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28 August 2024

Risks faced by women using anabolic steroids in Australia

A new study published in Drug and Alcohol Review has revealed critical insights into the challenges and risks faced by...

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29 July 2024
Maddie Harding testing steroid samples in the lab

World first in steroid-related harm reduction  

A focus on harm reduction has led to a world-first steroid-testing service being offered in Brisbane.  Launched by Griffith University’s...

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15 November 2023

Criminalisation Prevents Steroid Users from Seeking Help

New research from Griffith University’s School of Applied Psychology has investigated the effect criminalisation of Anabolic—Androgenic Steroid (AAS) use has on users’ ability to seek help.

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