It is not scientifically proven that “roid rage” is an adverse reaction of steroids

A lot of people think that “roid rage” or uncontrolled aggressive behavior is a usual adverse symptom which appears in steroid users. Furthermore, certain people consider that it is even impossible to avoid this adverse reaction, if you administrate steroids. Nevertheless, it is not proven scientifically that it is a real unwanted symptom of anabolic steroids. But even if we suggest that it exists, it may occur only in small number of steroid users.
Since a lot of persons consider that “roid rage” is an adverse symptom of anabolic steroids, many ill-informed legislative suggestions were made. Certain such proposals have been made in Oregon. It has been proposed to introduce some new laws. According to these new laws, if any police officials have used deadly force, or if police force resulted in certain injuries, they should be tested for steroids.
The politician Lew Frederick has made the same proposal in Oregon House of Representatives. Those police officers that have been involved in deadly force will be investigated, tested for some drugs and their mental health will be also evaluated.
In fact, it is unclear why police officials that use deadly force will be tested for steroids. Can usage of steroids prove that use of deadly force was unjustified? Is it confirmed that steroids because of aggressiveness can make police officers unable to make right decisions?
Investigation team is a reasonable idea for police officers that use deadly force. But steroid use is not to be taken in consideration here. Positives or negatives for steroids can’t determine whether deadly force has been used properly or not. It doesn’t matter a police officer has applied steroids, aspirin or just consumed juice.
So, it is possible to make a conclusion that legislators turn to be captivated by hysteria connected with “roid rage” of anabolic steroids. It goes without saying that illegal usage of steroids by police officials should be a legitimate concern. But it is not spoken about uncontrolled aggressive manner as a main reason in this situation. The problem is that illegal administration of controlled substances by police officers makes them vulnerable to corruption and the steroid black market. They may compromise.