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Figures obtained by The West Australian show 25 ADF members tested positive for steroids in the six months between July 1 and December 31. But 35 ADF personnel tested positive for the drugs in the 12 months to June 30...
The Defence Department said testing for steroids was targeted, not random, and it did not mean that because there was a surge in detections last year, there was an increase in use.
"Twenty-five positive tests in a six-month period signifies improved 'targeting' practices for testing for steroid use, not an increase in steroid use in Defence," the department said, adding that the majority of personnel who returned positive tests for steroids were thrown out of the military...
Steroids are deemed a prohibited substance by the ADF, with their use linked to increased aggression known as "roid rage".
"Usage is not tolerated due to its incompatibility with an effective and efficient defence force and its capacity to undermine safety, discipline, security and reputation," the department said.
Figures obtained by The West Australian show 25 ADF members tested positive for steroids in the six months between July 1 and December 31. But 35 ADF personnel tested positive for the drugs in the 12 months to June 30...
The Defence Department said testing for steroids was targeted, not random, and it did not mean that because there was a surge in detections last year, there was an increase in use.
"Twenty-five positive tests in a six-month period signifies improved 'targeting' practices for testing for steroid use, not an increase in steroid use in Defence," the department said, adding that the majority of personnel who returned positive tests for steroids were thrown out of the military...
Steroids are deemed a prohibited substance by the ADF, with their use linked to increased aggression known as "roid rage".
"Usage is not tolerated due to its incompatibility with an effective and efficient defence force and its capacity to undermine safety, discipline, security and reputation," the department said.
