Use of doping agents, particularly anabolic steroids, in sports and society

@article{Sjqvist2008UseOD,
  title={Use of doping agents, particularly anabolic steroids, in sports and society},
  author={Folke Sj{\"o}qvist and Mats Garle and Anders Rane},
  journal={The Lancet},
  year={2008},
  volume={371},
  pages={1872-1882}
}
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