Not everyone who uses steroids becomes addicted. This fact lends a dangerous sense of false safety to the act of using steroids. Data from the National Institute on Drug Abuse reveals that addiction to steroids has been observed in both people and animals. In some cases, steroid users have been hospitalized to recover from their addiction.

Getting Help and Addiction

Steroid addiction is different from other types of addiction because most users don't use steroids to get high. In fact, the National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that steroids don't trigger the neurotransmitters in the brain that lead to the pleasurable "high" sensation. While some users feel an overall sense of improved strength, power or wellbeing, steroid use does not typically make the user feel euphoric. This can trick people into believing they are not addicted to steroids. If you or someone you know is using with steroids, call our steroid addiction recovery hotline at 1-888-299-5213; experienced and knowledgeable people are available to discuss signs of addiction or any questions you have about steroid abuse.