Do Steroid Users Trust Their Doctors? A Look Into Modern Attitudes

For decades, research has hinted at a recurring theme among anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) users: a deep skepticism toward their doctors' knowledge and support. A new study revisits this issue, focusing on British weightlifters today—both those who use AAS and those who don’t.

The findings ask an important question: Have attitudes changed, or does mistrust still linger? By exploring how these communities perceive their general practitioners, the study opens up a wider conversation about the gaps in medical knowledge, stigma, and the importance of trust in patient care.

This isn't just about steroids—it’s about how the medical system addresses (or overlooks) niche health issues in fitness communities.

👉 Attitudes of anabolic steroid users and non-users towards general practitioners in the United Kingdom - ScienceDirect