i am sure there is a lawyer who will try and prove it was roid rage.
in truth, anabolic androgenic steroids do increase aggression and irritability. that is really a indisputable fact. the hormones act as they are supposed to, but in supraphysiological levels will cause reactions.
the thing here is the ability to simply control yourself. i wouldnt put my hands on anyone ever unless to protect my wife, family, etc. this is the control factor. it seems most of us have this.
if anabolic androgenic steroids are given to people who cannot control their outbursts, violent acts can and do occur.
so roid rage is not so much a myth. the drugs can and do increase the ability for these type of rages to occur. being able to control them is what seperates the idiots from the responsible users.
ive read it a hundred times, if youre an asshole before you take gear you'll be a bigger one when taking it. that i have seen to be true unfortunately. i recognize the increased emotions that come with anabolic androgenic steroids use and do my best to explain situations to myself to avoid any confrontations. after a long time ive never had a fight or an argument. it comes down to the person.