Episode description
What is it really like to regularly take steroids?
Is it actually a body image issue?
Is the black market stuff dodgy?
In this episode, we're unpacking how those using steroids actually feel about the illegal drugs, what harm reduction tools are available, what doctors reckon, and what comes next when it's time to get off the juice.
If you, or someone you know needs support, there is help available:
- National Alcohol & Other Drug Hotline: 1800 250 015
- Lifeline: 13 11 14 or lifeline.org.au
- Butterfly Foundation: 1800 33 4673
Guests
- Dr Tim Piatkowski, lecturer, Griffith University
- Nick, steroid user
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