Psychological treatment of anabolic-androgenic steroid-dependent individuals

Article Abstract:

Methods have been devised for the psychological treatment of anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS)-dependent individuals simliar to those used for eating disorders, substance abuse and narcissistic personality disorders. For early treatment, therapists should be aware of other substances that the patient may be dependent on and substances that the patient may substitute for AAS. For treatment approaches, confrontation should be avoided, relationships established and group treatment encouraged. For the therapist, he or she should have a good physique to avoid rejection and should include a co-therapist with a different build.

Psychological aspects, Anabolic steroids

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The fifth edition of the Addiction Severity Index

Article Abstract:

The fifth edition of the Addiction Severity Index (ASI) has been released and explained. ASI was introduced in 1980 as a means to evaluate treatment outcomes for alcoholics and drug addicts. ASI has since been in wide used, translated into several languages including French and German. The new ASI edition was developed in response to changes in the field of drug abuse and alcohol dependence treatment. Many new addictive substances with varied properties have invaded society since the ASI's debut in the 1980s.

Evaluation, Health status indicators

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