Steroid use among young prompts calls for new public awareness campaign

The Government has been urged to launch a new public awareness campaign about the dangers of steroid use amid new evidence of a surge in cases involving young teens and adults.

Steroid use among young prompts calls for new public awareness campaign

The Government has been urged to launch a new public awareness campaign about the dangers of steroid use amid new evidence of a surge in cases involving young teens and adults.

Sinn Féin health spokeswoman, Louise O'Reilly, called for action focussed on schools and gyms, in addition to saying more counselling services must be made available for young people suffering from body dysmorphia issues.

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