July 3, 2007

Control issues cited instead of 'roid rage' in Benoit killings

Domestic violence experts downplay the possible role of steroids in the Chris Benoit killings, saying the tragedy was more about Benoit's anger over control issues at home.

Steroid usage has been linked to angry outbursts called "roid rage," and depression when usage stops.

But in the case of Benoit, who apparently killed his wife and 7-year-old son during the weekend of June 24 before committing suicide, "that was a premeditated act and that's not rage," said Dr. Gary Wadler of New York, who studies the use of drugs in sports...More?

source: ajc.com

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