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Correction to: Neuropsychopharmacology https://doi.org/10.1038/s41386-026-02508-w, published online 26 August 2026 The first line in the second paragraph of Introduction is now revised to: When used recreationally, AAS are typically taken in 8–12-week cycles, often two to three times per year, at supraphysiological doses equivalent to approximately 250–5000 mg/week—approximately 5–100 times greater than the natural male production of testosterone [8].
Abstract The illicit use of anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) to enhance physical strength, performance, and appearance is associated with severe physical and psychological adverse effects. Long-term AAS use has been associated with altered behavior and cognitive impairments. Nevertheless, the neurobiological effects of AAS use remain underexplored, especially in terms of brain neurotransmitter and lipid profiles.
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