Psychological Effects of Stero

             Many psychology along with physical effects occur do to the use, and misuse of steroids. Anabolic steroids use can cause many undesired characteristics in both males and females. However, steroids are often prescribed by doctors when the patient has an extremely irregular hormonal imbalance. In these cases, the psychological effects are not as great and often do not cause problems for the individual if the dosage is correct. The negative characteristics include aggression, hostility, irritability, mania, depression, addiction, emotional instability, impulsively, and many other undetermined characteristics.
             The most commonly cited psychology effect of steroid use is unprovoked aggression all so known as, "'Roid Rage." Rage and aggression occur most commonly in males due to the higher testosterone levels in the hormones. The higher levels of estrogen in females neutralizes the urges of rage and aggression, normally not associated with females of the sex. When steroids are used, and more often, misused, the submissive hormone in that individual becomes dominant. In males, the level of estrogen increases. In females, the level of testosterone increases. This abnormal imbalance causes the brain to react quite strangely. Confusion and depression can occur due to the brain's inability to process these changes. Therefore, the physical effects of the drug often can determine the degree of the psychological effects.
             Also, paranoia often occurs in steroid users. In fact, when an individual becomes paranoid, open hostility, irritability, and aggression often occur over insignificant events. Drastic personality changes develop in the user. Many behavioral side-effects tend to develop due to these personality changes. Emotional instability, sometimes causes abnormal emotional outburst, becomes very dominant. These outbursts can often lead to violence on the users' part. The user very oft
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