Uso de Anabolizantes na Adolescência: Questões biopsicossociais / Use of Anabolic Agents in Adolescence: Biopsychosocial Questions
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Abstract
Este estudo procurou abordar a questão do uso de anabolizantes por
adolescentes e apontar suas consequências biológicas e psicossociais, bem como identificar as possíveis relações entre a adesão e a existência
de modelos de beleza corporal. Entende-se que o corpo é conceituado e
valorizado de acordo com o momento histórico e com os padrões determinantes de cada cultura. Diante de uma acentuada preocupação com a estética corporal, observa-se que vários meios são disponibilizados, com o objetivo de obter uma modelagem corporal, dentre eles os anabolizantes, representando uma alternativa de baixo custo e acesso facilitado. Contudo, as alterações fisiológicas e as patologias causadas pela ingestão dos anabolizantes assinalam risco de morte ao usuário, pois acarretam danos em órgãos vitais e alteram praticamente toda a homeostase corporal. As consequências psicológicas, por sua vez, têm impacto no social, já que as alterações de humor provocadas pelo uso de hormônios tendem a se manifestar em comportamentos agressivos, o que pode causar prejuízos relacionais. Conclui-se disto que alguns efeitos são opostos aos supostos objetivos de obtenção do corpo ideal e/ou de uma beleza padrão.
Palavras chave: esteroides anabolizantes, adolescência, cultura corporal.
ABSTRACT
This study aimed to address the issue of the use of anabolic agents by
adolescents and their biological and psychosocial consequences, as well as identify the possible relation between accession and the existence of models of body beauty. It is understood that the body is respected and valued according to the historic moment and the standards that determine each culture. On a concern with the aesthetic body, it is noted that various means are available to obtain a corporal modeling among anabolic, representing low cost and easy access alternative. The physiological changes and diseases caused by ingestion of anabolic can cause an imminent risk of death to the user, because they may cause entail damage to vital organs, and change virtually the entire homeostasis. The psychological consequences, on the other hand, have an impact on social changes of humor caused by the use of hormones and tend to result in aggressive behaviour, which can cause relationship damage. It is concluded that some effects are opposite to the supposed goals for obtaining a body ideal and/or standard beauty.
Keywords: anabolic steroids, adolescence, body culture.
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