Social media causing rise in steroid usage: What can be done to manage risks?

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Steroid usage amongst young Australian men is on the rise – and, according to new research, social media is partially to blame.

The research shows that constantly viewing steroid enhanced bodies, often labeled as “natural” on social media, has led to an increase in steroid usage in young men.

Experts have also expressed that if steroid usage cannot be prevented, that much more work needs to be done to mitigate the risks.

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