Voluntary use
In special forces like Navy SEALS, the percentage increases to over 75%. What if these substances actually gave users a performance boost? The most popular doping drugs in sports are anabolic steroids, which are Schedule III controlled substances that can be purchased legally only by prescription.
Do soldiers use PEDs?
Despite this potential improvement, PEDs are generally not legally available to Soldiers, which may be a missed opportunity.
What countries use steroids the most?
The biggest users were in the Middle East, followed by South America, Europe, North America, Oceania, Africa, and Asia. Use was highest among recreational sportspeople followed by athletes, prisoners and arrestees, drug users, high school students, and non-athletes.
