The Dark Side of Steroids | Open Eye | True Lives

Steroids have long been used by bodybuilders to sculpt extreme physiques—but the consequences go far beyond muscle. This documentary investigates the disturbing rise in violent behaviour, personality changes, and even sex crimes linked to steroid abuse. In the North-West of England, growing concern has led to a campaign to ban steroids altogether. Is society ignoring the dark side of performance-enhancing drugs? Subscribe to True Lives: https://bit.ly/3dBMxvl This film was first broadcast:20 May 1991 Check us out on Facebook:   / ourstorieschannel   Watch More Documentaries True Lives - https://bit.ly/3A8xRMJ Up Close -    / @upcloseitvs   Our History - https://bit.ly/3rUpdhL Our World - https://bit.ly/3ftuckM Our Stories - https://bit.ly/3ynfFyk Taste - https://bit.ly/3OZoDcV Blueprint - https://bit.ly/3ZK5UdD True Lives brings you fascinating stories of social interest from around the world. You can discover award winning documentaries, films and groundbreaking reports that capture the complexities of our daily life, with stories that will entertain, inspire and inform. Content distributed by ITV Studios. #SteroidAbuse #TrueCrime #GymCulture #PerformanceDrugs #SteroidsAndViolence