Tim Piatkowski
@piatkowskitim.bsky.social
Lived(-ing) Experience Researcher, Enhancement Drugs (#ROIDs)
“What that’s done is left a real vacuum, and obviously people have come to fill it, and that just happens to be influencers and people with commercial interests,” Senior research fellow from the @uqchsr.bsky.social Dr Piatkowski told The Medical Republic
www.medicalrepublic.com.au/mens-health-...
www.medicalrepublic.com.au/mens-health-...
Mens health influencers can be a load of bollocks - Medical Republic
Growing concerns over testosterone and ‘manosphere’ influencers is prompting experts to speak out against misinformation.
www.medicalrepublic.com.au
February 2, 2026 at 6:12 AM
“What that’s done is left a real vacuum, and obviously people have come to fill it, and that just happens to be influencers and people with commercial interests,” Senior research fellow from the @uqchsr.bsky.social Dr Piatkowski told The Medical Republic
www.medicalrepublic.com.au/mens-health-...
www.medicalrepublic.com.au/mens-health-...
New collab in @deppjournal.bsky.social, Lead: Mostafa
Finding show we need targeted, age-appropriate harm reduction and alternative service delivery models.
@jasonferris22.bsky.social @chenealpuljevic.bsky.social et al.
@uqchsr.bsky.social @cretobacco.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1080/0968...
Finding show we need targeted, age-appropriate harm reduction and alternative service delivery models.
@jasonferris22.bsky.social @chenealpuljevic.bsky.social et al.
@uqchsr.bsky.social @cretobacco.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1080/0968...
Needle service provider trends for image and performance enhancing drugs in Queensland, Australia 2016–2023
Image and performance-enhancing drug (IPED) use is an emerging health concern in Australia, particularly within needle and syringe programs (NSPs). This study examined trends in IPED equipment acce...
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January 30, 2026 at 11:53 AM
New collab in @deppjournal.bsky.social, Lead: Mostafa
Finding show we need targeted, age-appropriate harm reduction and alternative service delivery models.
@jasonferris22.bsky.social @chenealpuljevic.bsky.social et al.
@uqchsr.bsky.social @cretobacco.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1080/0968...
Finding show we need targeted, age-appropriate harm reduction and alternative service delivery models.
@jasonferris22.bsky.social @chenealpuljevic.bsky.social et al.
@uqchsr.bsky.social @cretobacco.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1080/0968...
Here in Australia our unregulated peptide market represents a HUGE problem, particularly for our young people.
@uqchsr.bsky.social
@aivl.bsky.social
Read Here: www.afr.com/life-and-lux...
@uqchsr.bsky.social
@aivl.bsky.social
Read Here: www.afr.com/life-and-lux...
‘Catastrophic’: Teenagers as young as 14 buying peptides online
Experts say peptides are now a bigger problem than steroids because more people use them and slick marketing on social media understates their risks.
www.afr.com
January 15, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Here in Australia our unregulated peptide market represents a HUGE problem, particularly for our young people.
@uqchsr.bsky.social
@aivl.bsky.social
Read Here: www.afr.com/life-and-lux...
@uqchsr.bsky.social
@aivl.bsky.social
Read Here: www.afr.com/life-and-lux...
New Collab in @ijdrugpolicy.bsky.social
We interviewed 30 PWIDs who were recently incarcerated in QLD - Aus. These accounts demonstrate how prisons reproduce BBV & bacterial infection risk among PWIDs.
doi.org/10.1016/j.dr...
@uqchsr.bsky.social
@griffithcmh.bsky.social
@aivl.bsky.social
We interviewed 30 PWIDs who were recently incarcerated in QLD - Aus. These accounts demonstrate how prisons reproduce BBV & bacterial infection risk among PWIDs.
doi.org/10.1016/j.dr...
@uqchsr.bsky.social
@griffithcmh.bsky.social
@aivl.bsky.social
December 30, 2025 at 6:27 AM
New Collab in @ijdrugpolicy.bsky.social
We interviewed 30 PWIDs who were recently incarcerated in QLD - Aus. These accounts demonstrate how prisons reproduce BBV & bacterial infection risk among PWIDs.
doi.org/10.1016/j.dr...
@uqchsr.bsky.social
@griffithcmh.bsky.social
@aivl.bsky.social
We interviewed 30 PWIDs who were recently incarcerated in QLD - Aus. These accounts demonstrate how prisons reproduce BBV & bacterial infection risk among PWIDs.
doi.org/10.1016/j.dr...
@uqchsr.bsky.social
@griffithcmh.bsky.social
@aivl.bsky.social
Thank you @abcnewsbot.bsky.social
we need to start work on evidence based cessation and recovery plans for people who use steroids.
@uqchsr.bsky.social
@aivl.bsky.social
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
we need to start work on evidence based cessation and recovery plans for people who use steroids.
@uqchsr.bsky.social
@aivl.bsky.social
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Steroid use is 'exploding' in Australia — but quitting is a lonely road
A rising number of Australians are using steroids. But one expert says a lack of knowledge and widespread stigma make it tough to get clinical support.
www.abc.net.au
December 28, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Thank you @abcnewsbot.bsky.social
we need to start work on evidence based cessation and recovery plans for people who use steroids.
@uqchsr.bsky.social
@aivl.bsky.social
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
we need to start work on evidence based cessation and recovery plans for people who use steroids.
@uqchsr.bsky.social
@aivl.bsky.social
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
3rd #GDS2024 #steroid pub
Lead: Ben Bonenti; Rockstars: @jasonferris22.bsky.social @monicabarratt.bsky.social @chenealpuljevic.bsky.social @proflaurenball.bsky.social + more.
@uqchsr.bsky.social @uqcchw.bsky.social @griffithcmh.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1177/1559...
Lead: Ben Bonenti; Rockstars: @jasonferris22.bsky.social @monicabarratt.bsky.social @chenealpuljevic.bsky.social @proflaurenball.bsky.social + more.
@uqchsr.bsky.social @uqcchw.bsky.social @griffithcmh.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1177/1559...
Understanding Age-Based Differences in Psychosocial Harms, Physical Harms, and Access Difficulties Among an International Sample of Men Who Use Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids - Benjamin Bonenti, Vigorou...
Background: Anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) use is rising globally. However, age-related differences in harms and health care access barriers remain underexpl...
doi.org
December 21, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Reposted by Tim Piatkowski
🆕The Prevalence of Anabolic-Androgenic #Steroid Use Among Same-Sex Attracted Men: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis
Nicholas Pascual, @piatkowskitim.bsky.social, Eric H. Y. Lau, Matthew Dunn
doi.org/10.1111/dar....
@deakinuniversity.bsky.social @griffith.edu.au
Nicholas Pascual, @piatkowskitim.bsky.social, Eric H. Y. Lau, Matthew Dunn
doi.org/10.1111/dar....
@deakinuniversity.bsky.social @griffith.edu.au
The Prevalence of Anabolic‐Androgenic Steroid Use Among Same‐Sex Attracted Men: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta‐Analysis
Issues
This review aimed to estimate the prevalence of non-medical anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) use among same-sex attracted men (SSM).
Approach
We conducted a systematic review of peer-revie.....
doi.org
December 16, 2025 at 4:52 AM
🆕The Prevalence of Anabolic-Androgenic #Steroid Use Among Same-Sex Attracted Men: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis
Nicholas Pascual, @piatkowskitim.bsky.social, Eric H. Y. Lau, Matthew Dunn
doi.org/10.1111/dar....
@deakinuniversity.bsky.social @griffith.edu.au
Nicholas Pascual, @piatkowskitim.bsky.social, Eric H. Y. Lau, Matthew Dunn
doi.org/10.1111/dar....
@deakinuniversity.bsky.social @griffith.edu.au
New collab in @apsad-dar.bsky.social with Raphael.
Drawing on the Australian and Swiss steroid checking pilots, we call for a coordinated global response.
@uqchsr.bsky.social @griffithcmh.bsky.social @ethz.ch @apsad-emcr.bsky.social @aivl.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1111/dar....
Drawing on the Australian and Swiss steroid checking pilots, we call for a coordinated global response.
@uqchsr.bsky.social @griffithcmh.bsky.social @ethz.ch @apsad-emcr.bsky.social @aivl.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1111/dar....
Toward a Coordinated Global Response to Anabolic‐Androgenic Steroid Consumption: Lessons From the World's Current Steroid Checking Initiatives
Anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) use presents a growing global public health issue. Despite evidence of significant physical, psychological and social harms, responses to non-medical AAS use remain ....
doi.org
November 28, 2025 at 3:43 AM
New collab in @apsad-dar.bsky.social with Raphael.
Drawing on the Australian and Swiss steroid checking pilots, we call for a coordinated global response.
@uqchsr.bsky.social @griffithcmh.bsky.social @ethz.ch @apsad-emcr.bsky.social @aivl.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1111/dar....
Drawing on the Australian and Swiss steroid checking pilots, we call for a coordinated global response.
@uqchsr.bsky.social @griffithcmh.bsky.social @ethz.ch @apsad-emcr.bsky.social @aivl.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1111/dar....
A co-designed health conversation tool for AAS harm reduction.
@jasonferris22.bsky.social @chenealpuljevic.bsky.social @monicabarratt.bsky.social @emilystockings.bsky.social + many others.
@uqchsr.bsky.social
@griffithcmh.bsky.social
@matildacentreusyd.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1186/s129...
@jasonferris22.bsky.social @chenealpuljevic.bsky.social @monicabarratt.bsky.social @emilystockings.bsky.social + many others.
@uqchsr.bsky.social
@griffithcmh.bsky.social
@matildacentreusyd.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1186/s129...
Co-producing a peer-led health conversation tool for the health services workforce to facilitate safer use of anabolic–androgenic steroids - Harm Reduction Journal
Background Illicit anabolic–androgenic steroid (AAS) use poses physical and psychosocial risks. These issues are exacerbated by inadequate public health responses and well-meaning yet inadequately tra...
doi.org
November 26, 2025 at 9:51 PM
A co-designed health conversation tool for AAS harm reduction.
@jasonferris22.bsky.social @chenealpuljevic.bsky.social @monicabarratt.bsky.social @emilystockings.bsky.social + many others.
@uqchsr.bsky.social
@griffithcmh.bsky.social
@matildacentreusyd.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1186/s129...
@jasonferris22.bsky.social @chenealpuljevic.bsky.social @monicabarratt.bsky.social @emilystockings.bsky.social + many others.
@uqchsr.bsky.social
@griffithcmh.bsky.social
@matildacentreusyd.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1186/s129...
Reposted by Tim Piatkowski
Lead and arsenic, which are known for their cancer-causing properties, have been found in an analysis of 15 anabolic-androgenic steroids with some levels well above safe exposure thresholds by @piatkowskitim.bsky.social
Cancer-causing properties found in steroids - Griffith News
Dr Tim Piatkowski Lead and arsenic, which are known for their cancer-causing properties, have been found in an analysis of 15 anabolic-androgenic steroids
news.griffith.edu.au
November 17, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Lead and arsenic, which are known for their cancer-causing properties, have been found in an analysis of 15 anabolic-androgenic steroids with some levels well above safe exposure thresholds by @piatkowskitim.bsky.social
In case you missed the video: youtu.be/4o3DsXy5w0g
Research on illegal steroid use halted amid Queensland's drug testing ban | ABC NEWS
YouTube video by ABC News (Australia)
youtu.be
November 15, 2025 at 5:04 AM
In case you missed the video: youtu.be/4o3DsXy5w0g
#ROIDCheck is a research program keeping Aussies safer - we look forward to discussions regarding its' national sustainability.
@uqchsr.bsky.social @griffithcmh.bsky.social @aivl.bsky.social @abcnewsbot.bsky.social
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
@uqchsr.bsky.social @griffithcmh.bsky.social @aivl.bsky.social @abcnewsbot.bsky.social
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Government to have talks with illegal steroid researcher amid drug testing ban
A researcher who found "dangerous" toxic metals in illegal anabolic steroids is in talks the health department officials to continue his work despite Queensland's drug checking ban.
www.abc.net.au
November 14, 2025 at 1:56 AM
#ROIDCheck is a research program keeping Aussies safer - we look forward to discussions regarding its' national sustainability.
@uqchsr.bsky.social @griffithcmh.bsky.social @aivl.bsky.social @abcnewsbot.bsky.social
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
@uqchsr.bsky.social @griffithcmh.bsky.social @aivl.bsky.social @abcnewsbot.bsky.social
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
@apsad-dar.bsky.social @apsad.bsky.social @apsad-emcr.bsky.social
Lived living experience exchanges are now Live in the sector!
@uqchsr.bsky.social @latrobeuni.bsky.social
Lived living experience exchanges are now Live in the sector!
@uqchsr.bsky.social @latrobeuni.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 4:08 AM
@apsad-dar.bsky.social @apsad.bsky.social @apsad-emcr.bsky.social
Lived living experience exchanges are now Live in the sector!
@uqchsr.bsky.social @latrobeuni.bsky.social
Lived living experience exchanges are now Live in the sector!
@uqchsr.bsky.social @latrobeuni.bsky.social
Reposted by Tim Piatkowski
Congratulations to our APSAD award winners:
Mentor Award - @jconigr.bsky.social
Mid Career Award - Delyse Hutchinson
First Peoples Award - Tina Taylor
#APSAD25 @apsad.bsky.social
Mentor Award - @jconigr.bsky.social
Mid Career Award - Delyse Hutchinson
First Peoples Award - Tina Taylor
#APSAD25 @apsad.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Congratulations to our APSAD award winners:
Mentor Award - @jconigr.bsky.social
Mid Career Award - Delyse Hutchinson
First Peoples Award - Tina Taylor
#APSAD25 @apsad.bsky.social
Mentor Award - @jconigr.bsky.social
Mid Career Award - Delyse Hutchinson
First Peoples Award - Tina Taylor
#APSAD25 @apsad.bsky.social
@apsad.bsky.social
@apsad-dar.bsky.social
@uqchsr.bsky.social
#day3 kicking off with our amazing narcofeminists 💪🏻
@apsad-dar.bsky.social
@uqchsr.bsky.social
#day3 kicking off with our amazing narcofeminists 💪🏻
November 11, 2025 at 10:28 PM
@apsad.bsky.social
@apsad-dar.bsky.social
@uqchsr.bsky.social
#day3 kicking off with our amazing narcofeminists 💪🏻
@apsad-dar.bsky.social
@uqchsr.bsky.social
#day3 kicking off with our amazing narcofeminists 💪🏻
@apsad.bsky.social
@apsad-emcr.bsky.social
@apsad-dar.bsky.social
Geoff presenting our important ODTP work!
@apsad-emcr.bsky.social
@apsad-dar.bsky.social
Geoff presenting our important ODTP work!
November 11, 2025 at 5:23 AM
@apsad.bsky.social
@apsad-emcr.bsky.social
@apsad-dar.bsky.social
Geoff presenting our important ODTP work!
@apsad-emcr.bsky.social
@apsad-dar.bsky.social
Geoff presenting our important ODTP work!
Reposted by Tim Piatkowski
Great to start with another smoking ceremony for our morning plenary session #APSAD25 @apsad.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Great to start with another smoking ceremony for our morning plenary session #APSAD25 @apsad.bsky.social
@apsad.bsky.social @apsad-emcr.bsky.social @apsad-dar.bsky.social
@chenealpuljevic.bsky.social educating is on illicit tobacco trade!
@uqchsr.bsky.social
@chenealpuljevic.bsky.social educating is on illicit tobacco trade!
@uqchsr.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 12:52 AM
@apsad.bsky.social @apsad-emcr.bsky.social @apsad-dar.bsky.social
@chenealpuljevic.bsky.social educating is on illicit tobacco trade!
@uqchsr.bsky.social
@chenealpuljevic.bsky.social educating is on illicit tobacco trade!
@uqchsr.bsky.social
Reposted by Tim Piatkowski
A huge thank you to everyone who has reviewed for the journal, we wouldn’t be able to publish quality content without your help. Lovely to see everyone at the Friends of DAR event tonight
#APSAD25 @apsad.bsky.social
#APSAD25 @apsad.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 8:42 AM
A huge thank you to everyone who has reviewed for the journal, we wouldn’t be able to publish quality content without your help. Lovely to see everyone at the Friends of DAR event tonight
#APSAD25 @apsad.bsky.social
#APSAD25 @apsad.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Reposted by Tim Piatkowski
Great turnout for the EMCR networking event, starting off with an icebreaker and a fantastic panel of speakers
@piatkowskitim.bsky.social
Rose Crossin
Tracey McIntosh
Lynette Bullen
@dadiyama-kylie.bsky.social
#APSAD25 @apsad.bsky.social
@piatkowskitim.bsky.social
Rose Crossin
Tracey McIntosh
Lynette Bullen
@dadiyama-kylie.bsky.social
#APSAD25 @apsad.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Great turnout for the EMCR networking event, starting off with an icebreaker and a fantastic panel of speakers
@piatkowskitim.bsky.social
Rose Crossin
Tracey McIntosh
Lynette Bullen
@dadiyama-kylie.bsky.social
#APSAD25 @apsad.bsky.social
@piatkowskitim.bsky.social
Rose Crossin
Tracey McIntosh
Lynette Bullen
@dadiyama-kylie.bsky.social
#APSAD25 @apsad.bsky.social
Reposted by Tim Piatkowski
Great turnout for the EMCR networking event, starting off with an icebreaker and a fantastic panel of speakers
@piatkowskitim.bsky.social
Rose Crossin
Tracey McIntosh
Lynette Bullen
@dadiyama-kylie.bsky.social
#APSAD25 @apsad.bsky.social @apsad-emcr.bsky.social
@piatkowskitim.bsky.social
Rose Crossin
Tracey McIntosh
Lynette Bullen
@dadiyama-kylie.bsky.social
#APSAD25 @apsad.bsky.social @apsad-emcr.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Great turnout for the EMCR networking event, starting off with an icebreaker and a fantastic panel of speakers
@piatkowskitim.bsky.social
Rose Crossin
Tracey McIntosh
Lynette Bullen
@dadiyama-kylie.bsky.social
#APSAD25 @apsad.bsky.social @apsad-emcr.bsky.social
@piatkowskitim.bsky.social
Rose Crossin
Tracey McIntosh
Lynette Bullen
@dadiyama-kylie.bsky.social
#APSAD25 @apsad.bsky.social @apsad-emcr.bsky.social
Reposted by Tim Piatkowski
Congratulations to @piatkowskitim.bsky.social for winning the most highly cited paper with an EMCR member as first author!
Full paper Open Access - onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
#APSAD25 @apsad-emcr.bsky.social @apsad.bsky.social
Full paper Open Access - onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
#APSAD25 @apsad-emcr.bsky.social @apsad.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Congratulations to @piatkowskitim.bsky.social for winning the most highly cited paper with an EMCR member as first author!
Full paper Open Access - onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
#APSAD25 @apsad-emcr.bsky.social @apsad.bsky.social
Full paper Open Access - onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
#APSAD25 @apsad-emcr.bsky.social @apsad.bsky.social
Safer injecting for people who use #IPEDs isn’t just BBV prevention — it’s health enhancement. Peer-led harm reduction can meet people where they are.
@jasonferris22.bsky.social @chenealpuljevic.bsky.social
@uqchsr.bsky.social @griffithcmh.bsky.social @aivl.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1177/1363...
@jasonferris22.bsky.social @chenealpuljevic.bsky.social
@uqchsr.bsky.social @griffithcmh.bsky.social @aivl.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1177/1363...
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November 8, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Safer injecting for people who use #IPEDs isn’t just BBV prevention — it’s health enhancement. Peer-led harm reduction can meet people where they are.
@jasonferris22.bsky.social @chenealpuljevic.bsky.social
@uqchsr.bsky.social @griffithcmh.bsky.social @aivl.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1177/1363...
@jasonferris22.bsky.social @chenealpuljevic.bsky.social
@uqchsr.bsky.social @griffithcmh.bsky.social @aivl.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1177/1363...