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    Rats Get Hooked On Testosterone - Addictive?

    I found this very interesting, simple and short. But interesting enough.


    Teenagers and others looking to sculpt the perfect body often abuse anabolic steroids , compounds that mimic the body's natural hormone testosterone in their ability to promote muscle growth. About a decade ago, scientists suggested that users of the drugs may become addicted to them, much like cocaine or heroin.

    Now, for the first time, researchers have shown that rats will self-administer testosterone, one of the traditional signs that a compound is addictive. In one experiment by Luke Johnson of the Yale University School of Medicine and his colleagues, rats that liked either a grape- or an orange-flavored drink gradually switched preference if the less-favored drink was laced with testosterone. In a second test, rats given the choice of two holes quickly learn to place their nose in the one that triggers an infusion of testosterone into their bloodstream via a catheter.

    Like other addictive drugs, testosterone and its anabolic relatives may activate pleasure pathways in the brain, although perhaps not to as great an extent, suggest the researchers. "It's not as rewarding as cocaine, obviously," says Johnson.

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    just helping ronny out.............................What the heck is this crap?????????????

    Like other addictive drugs, testosterone and its anabolic relatives may activate pleasure pathways in the brain, although perhaps not to as great an extent, suggest the researchers. "It's not as rewarding as cocaine, obviously," says Johnson.
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    I dont think that test is addictive but it is defintly enjoyable.

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    Quote Originally Posted by spywizard
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    WE KNOW

    Oh and I'm sure test is addictive. But probably more mentally addictive than physically.

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    Addictive...NO.....but I believe all living things tend to go towards what makes them feel good.....very similiar studies have been done on rats and other animals as well on other substances,not just drugs either.

    If your a rat in a cage and given 2 choices,one that makes you feel better,or the food taste better..what would you choose???I find alot of these experiments are done by very bored scientists and the validity of these experiments are inferior IMO


    See Ronny I posted in your thread

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