Testosterone replacement therapy is a multi-billion dollar industry.  Entrepreneurs and physicians are capitalizing on the human desire to look and stay young. I created this site with the purpose of informing and educating men and women about the addictive nature of testosterone drug therapy. My goal is to inspire people to live a testosterone replacement therapy FREE life.

What was once an underground drug for body builders is now being prescribed by Ob-Gyns, urologists, doctors and hormone clinics that are popping up on street corners across the country. As with any chemical or drug, whether your body produces it or not, it can wreak havoc on your system and cause devastating consequences.

Testosterone replacement therapy is not right or wrong; it’s a personal choice, as are Botox injections, liposuction, or simple over the counter dietary supplements. My goal is not to sensationalize or crusade to have testosterone therapy banned. My goal is, however, to provide information to others who may be considering testosterone replacement therapy, so that they can make better informed decisions about what they put into their bodies.

The doctors who provide this treatment are not telling you testosterone is addictive, just like the many doctors who endorsed cigarette smoking back in the day. According to the U.S National Institute on Drug Abuse, (NDIA), “a little known fact is that testosterone is addictive. It produces chemical changes in the brain, and the brain becomes used to them. ”NIDA warns that this “potent androgenic-anabolic steroid can cause euphoric feelings of invincibility, impaired judgment and risky behavior, feeling aggressive, mood swings from manic to euphoria to extreme paranoia, increased jealousy, delusions and severe irritability.” They further warn that, “When you abruptly stop taking testosterone, your body stops producing its natural testosterone for a while, and as a result, you may go into withdrawal. Symptoms of withdrawal include depression, lack of energy and suicidal thoughts, among others.”

I am currently writing a book, titled Testosterone The New Drug Addiction. Like any addictive substance, it can be fun, exciting, exhilarating and then become shameful, embarrassing and not something you want to talk about it. You’ll see on the tab entitled, Testosterone Tragedies, this is where we can share our stories anonymously with the purpose of learning, understanding and knowing we’re not alone.

I request that your posts be honest about your experience without being hurtful to others. Please be respectful, compassionate, and reflect your personal desire for greater understanding regarding testosterone addiction. I also encourage you to share this with others as we create a community of people who have an interest in being pro-active with their health and well- being.

With Love and Miracles,

Lisa Marie Shaughnessy