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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 2d

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Looking for the Best Way to Come Off Steroids Safely? Exploring Post‐Cycle Therapy, Cessation, and Recovery Discourse and Practice in Australian Steroid Consumer Forums

Introduction Anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) use is rising in Australia; however, discontinuation poses challenges due to withdrawal symptoms and a lack of clinical guidance. Therefore, the aim of...

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 2d

“People are seeking support, but instead of turning to health services where stigma and a lack of expertise are barriers, they are relying on their peers in online forums for guidance." - @piatkowskitim.bsky.social

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Steroid users rely on risky online advice, not doctors, to quit

Many anabolic steroid users are turning to online forums – not doctors – for help coming off the drugs, a new study shows. With misinformation and inconsistent advice rife, experts warn that this coul...

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 7d

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Jonathan Easton, Bonnie Grant, Geoffrey Spurling, Raphael Magnolini, @piatkowskitim.bsky.social

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Looking for the Best Way to Come Off Steroids Safely? Exploring Post‐Cycle Therapy, Cessation, and Recovery Discourse and Practice in Australian Steroid Consumer Forums

Introduction Anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) use is rising in Australia; however, discontinuation poses challenges due to withdrawal symptoms and a lack of clinical guidance. Therefore, the aim of...

onlinelibrary.wiley.com

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Tim Piatkowski @piatkowskitim.bsky.social · 7d

New in @apsad-dar.bsky.social w. a rockstar team.

Steroid consumers turn to forums for PCT advice. Some tips help, most don’t. No clinical guidance = big risks.

@uqchsr.bsky.social @griffithcmh.bsky.social @aivl.bsky.social @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social

doi.org/10.1111/dar....

Looking for the Best Way to Come Off Steroids Safely? Exploring Post‐Cycle Therapy, Cessation, and Recovery Discourse and Practice in Australian Steroid Consumer Forums

Introduction Anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) use is rising in Australia; however, discontinuation poses challenges due to withdrawal symptoms and a lack of clinical guidance. Therefore, the aim of.....

doi.org

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Tim Piatkowski @piatkowskitim.bsky.social · 8d

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Tim Piatkowski @piatkowskitim.bsky.social · 8d

New collab in @apsad-dar.bsky.social shows people who inject steroids still lack clear guidance. Peer-led approaches could change that.

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Creating Safer Injecting Practices Through Community‐Led Harm Reduction: Lessons From People Who Use Steroids for the Alcohol and Other Drug Sector

Introduction Research on anabolic–androgenic steroid (AAS) use has addressed health outcomes, social dynamics, service access and risk management strategies. Yet little work has examined how these d...

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Tim Piatkowski @piatkowskitim.bsky.social · Sep 6

Another collab with @jasonmnagata.bsky.social.Teen boys are being sold “testosterone-maxxing” as the secret to masculinity. As a researcher and a dad, I see the body image struggles.

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Why Some Teen Boys Are Turning to 'Testosterone Maxxing'

Here’s what you need to know about the hormone medications masculinity influencers are promoting on social media and how to talk to your son about the unrealistic pressures this content puts on young ...

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New Scientist @newscientist.com · Sep 5

From “trenfluencers” to complex drug regimens, influencers are reshaping how millions approach steroid use. Now, researchers are trying to catch up with what this means for our health?

Steroids are everywhere on social media – but how dangerous are they?

From “trenfluencers” to complex drug regimens, influencers are reshaping how millions approach steroid use. Now, researchers are trying to catch up with what this means for our health

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Tim Piatkowski @piatkowskitim.bsky.social · Sep 5

Timothy Piatkowski says the culture around steroid use has shifted in the past decade, with many fitness influencers now openly disclosing their drug use.

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www.newscientist.com/article/2492...

Steroids are everywhere on social media – but how dangerous are they?

From “trenfluencers” to complex drug regimens, influencers are reshaping how millions approach steroid use. Now, researchers are trying to catch up with what this means for our health

www.newscientist.com

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Tim Piatkowski @piatkowskitim.bsky.social · Sep 2

New peer-led collab in Contemporary Drug Problems w. Steph, Kahlil, Emma, Emily, + me.

PWID face the highest overdose risk in the weeks post-prison release. We show peer-led care + naloxone save lives.

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The Overdose Risk Environment for People Who Inject Drugs Transitioning From Prison to Community in Australia - Steph Reeve, Kahlil Rogers-Perazzo, Emma Kill, Emily Cooper, Timothy Piatkowski, 2025

People who inject drugs (PWID) face disproportionately high rates of drug overdose in the first few weeks post-release from prison, which may be exacerbated by ...

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Tim Piatkowski @piatkowskitim.bsky.social · Aug 23

People using clenbuterol + #steroids face nearly 3x higher odds of heart problems and increased risks of mood swings compared to people who just use #steroids.

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Tim Piatkowski @piatkowskitim.bsky.social · Aug 23

1st collab #GDS2024 #steroid paper led by Ben ft. @jasonferris22.bsky.social @monicabarratt.bsky.social @chenealpuljevic.bsky.social @proflaurenball.bsky.social @dremmadavies.bsky.social ++++

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Tim Piatkowski @piatkowskitim.bsky.social · Aug 21

New Collab in Virtual Reality led by Shiva Pedram.

Our review highlights the potential of VR in improving accessibility and engagement to mental health interventions.

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doi.org/10.1007/s100...

Exploring the potential of virtual reality (VR) in mental healthcare: a systematic literature review - Virtual Reality

Virtual reality (VR) technologies offer transformative possibilities for mental healthcare, particularly following rapid technological advances and increased demand for remote therapeutic intervention...

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Griffith Centre for Mental Health @griffithcmh.bsky.social · Aug 19

Why are young men ‘T maxxing’ testosterone? Do they need it? And what are the risks? Read more in @theconversation.com 👉 theconversation.com/why-are-youn...
Co-authored by @griffith.edu.au's @piatkowskitim.bsky.social

Why are young men ‘T maxxing’ testosterone? Do they need it? And what are the risks?

T maxxing offers a compelling narrative: raise your testosterone, upgrade your life. But if you don’t have clinically low testosterone, there are health risks.

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Tim Piatkowski @piatkowskitim.bsky.social · Aug 8

My pleasure to kick off day 3 of the DANA conference with a keynote on health enhancement and harm reduction for people who use steroids.

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Tim Piatkowski @piatkowskitim.bsky.social · Aug 7

#DANA25 Day 2.
Dr Brendan Clifford educating us on the applications of #ketamine

Tim Piatkowski @piatkowskitim.bsky.social · Aug 6

#DANA25 Day 2
Our CEO Cameron Francis delivering a compelling #keynote on #drugchecking

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Tim Piatkowski @piatkowskitim.bsky.social · Aug 5

Day 1 of the DANA conference on the wonderful Gold Coast.

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APSAD EMCR @apsad-emcr.bsky.social · Jul 22

Full research available Open Access - onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

EMCR member @piatkowskitim.bsky.social is the corresponding author and also won the 2024 Kyp Kypri Early Career Award

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Tim Piatkowski @piatkowskitim.bsky.social · Jul 21

Unregulated steroids aren't just risky, they're unpredictable cocktails of unknown drugs and poison.

This is #toxicsupply!!!

Ali (PEDTest), @jasonferris22.bsky.social @drsuzinielsen.bsky.social

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · Jul 21

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#PedTestAustralia, University of Queensland, @monashaddiction.bsky.social @monashuniversity.bsky.social @griffith.edu.au #QuIVAA

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/dar.70007‬

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · Jul 21

Pumped up with #poison: new research shows many anabolic #steroids contain #toxic metals

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Alison Craven, @jasonferris22.bsky.social @drsuzinielsen.bsky.social @piatkowskitim.bsky.social ‪

Pumped up with poison: new research shows many anabolic steroids contain toxic metals

A new study shows many steroids used in Australia are mislabeled or laced with toxic metals such as lead and arsenic, exposing people to long-term health risks.

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Tim Piatkowski @piatkowskitim.bsky.social · Jul 13

I'm speaking at the 2025 Adolescent & Young People Symposium hosted by the amazing Prof Ally Hutton

Sept 12 | 9AM–12PM | @westernsydneyu.bsky.social | Liverpool

I'll be speaking about A Community-Led Approach to Steroid Consumption.

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Tim Piatkowski @piatkowskitim.bsky.social · Jul 8

New Steroid Modules for Health Workers part of a full training package—incl. resources, videos & tools.

▶️ Intro: youtu.be/7Qwmy_n7bMU
▶️ Engagement: youtu.be/3vIIi4ytgHs
🔗 Full package: hi-ground.org

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APSAD @apsad.bsky.social · Jul 7

#APSAD25 Late Breaker abstracts open for submissions.

Findings not ready by the first round deadline due to incomplete data? Have exciting new research? It's your last chance to be included in shaping this year's program.
Submission Deadline is 11:59pm AEST, Monday 28 July 2025

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Tim Piatkowski @piatkowskitim.bsky.social · Jul 4

In @springernature.com - Wave 2 World 1st Trial - @jasonferris22.bsky.social @monicabarratt.bsky.social @chenealpuljevic.bsky.social + team.

~50% of all steroids were mislabelled. Follow-ups show that testing changed behaviour.

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doi.org/10.1186/s129...

Anabolic-androgenic steroid testing as a tool for consumer engagement and harm reduction: a sequential explanatory mixed-method study - Harm Reduction Journal

Introduction Anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) use is widespread, yet regulation remains limited, exposing consumers to misidentified and contaminated products. This study expands AAS testing by enhan...

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