Exploring the role of community pharmacies as a harm reduction environment for anabolic–androgenic steroid consumers: triangulating the perspectives of consumers and pharmacists
Timothy Piatkowski,
Sarah Benn,
Lkhagvadulam Ayurzana
et al.
Abstract:Background
While community pharmacies have been successful in providing harm reduction support for illicit substance consumers, little research has explored their role in addressing the needs of anabolic–androgenic steroid (AAS) consumers.
Objective
This study aimed to triangulate the attitudes and experiences of AAS consumers and community pharmacist’s regarding AAS harm reduction.
Methods
Semi-struct… Show more
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