How do steroids affect the brain and body?

You may have heard that some athletes use anabolic steroids to gain size and strength. Maybe you've even seen an anabolic steroid user develop bigger muscles over time. But while anabolic steroids can make some people look stronger on the outside, they may create weaknesses on the inside. read more

Your body’s testosterone production is controlled by a group of nerve cells at the base of the brain, called the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus also does a lot of other things. It helps control appetite, blood pressure, moods, and reproductive ability. Anabolic steroids can change the messages the hypothalamus sends to the body. read more

Anabolic steroids affect the brain neurotransmitter systems. It has been studied that steroids affect the brain serotonin and dopamine neurotransmitter systems. Dopamine is a multi-function neurotransmitter participating in the regulation of mobility, learning, emotions, appetite and positive reinforcing effects. read more