Use of Anabolic Androgenic Steroids in Jordan: Mini- Review

Until recently, there has been a complete lack of prevalence data regarding anabolic androgenic steroid (AAS) abuse locally in Jordan and the Arab world at large. Encouraged by their trainers, many Jordanian athletes are abusing AAS. The sale of anabolic steroids in Jordan is still unregulated; selling AAS without a prescription is not banned. The Jordanian Anti-Doping Organization (JADO) was founded in 2007, and as a response to the increasing concern about steroid abuse among Jordanian youth JADO accepted the World Anti-Doping Code late 2009, committing Jordan to fighting all types of doping including AAS abuse. However, most Jordanians are not aware of the adverse side effects of AAS abuse. Promoting public awareness about the harmful consequences of AAS abuse, in addition to the role of the law enforcement authorities will hopefully curb the abuse of AAS in Jordan