Why are young men turning to steroids? | DW Documentary

Bigorexia, or muscle dysmorphia, is a growing concern among young men. No matter how much muscle they build, many never see themselves as big enough.

As SARMs and anabolic steroids become easier to find online — often marketed like ordinary supplements and promoted across social media — they've become increasingly visible to young men. More are taking serious risks in pursuit of the "ideal" physique, and some have paid for it with their health.

One statistic is particularly striking: steroid dependence rates are estimated to be higher than heroin, cocaine, or alcohol.

Watch the full documentary "Muscle mania and the cult of masculinity - When the body becomes an obsession" on the DW Documentary YouTube channel.

#documentary #dwdocumentary #dwdocs
______

DW Documentary gives you knowledge beyond the headlines. Watch top documentaries from German broadcasters and international production companies. Meet intriguing people, travel to distant lands, get a look behind the complexities of daily life and build a deeper understanding of current affairs and global events. Subscribe and explore the world around you with DW Documentary.

Subscribe to: ‬
⮞ DW Documentary (English): https://www.youtube.com/@DWDocumentary
⮞ DW Documental (Spanish): https://www.youtube.com/@DWDocumental
⮞ DW Documentary وثائقية دي دبليو (Arabic): https://www.youtube.com/@dwdocarabia
⮞ DW Documentary हिन्दी (Hindi): https://www.youtube.com/@dwdochindi
⮞ DW Dokumenter (Indonesian): https://www.youtube.com/@DWDokumenter
⮞ DW Doku (German): https://www.youtube.com/@dwdoku

For more visit: http://www.dw.com/en/tv/docfilm/s-3610
Follow DW Documentary on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwdocumentary/
Follow DW Documental on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dwdocumental

We kindly ask viewers to read and stick to the DW netiquette policy on our channel: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G