The aim of the Human Enhancement Drugs Network (HEDN) is to improve the evidence-base around enhancement drugs and to connect people working in this field.

HEDN provides information on the six enhancement drug profiles, training, education and a HED Matters magazine. We invite interested individuals to get in touch with us on Twitter or email, or by becoming a member of HEDN.

HED Profiles

link to muscle drugs page

Muscle Drugs

link to weight-loss drugs page

Weight-loss Drugs

link to image-enhancing drugs page

Image-enhancing Drugs

link to sex drugs and aphrodisiacs page

Sex Drugs & Aphrodisiacs

link to cognitive enhancers page

Cognitive Enhancers

link to mood and behavior enhancers pagedrugs taken to improve mood and social behavior

Mood & Behavior Drugs

HEDN Video

Latest News

New Bristol University Press book “The Muscle Trade”

HEDN member Dr Nick Gibbs has recently published the book “The Muscle Trade: The Use and Supply of Image and Performance Enhancing Drugs”.

> More info here

“Doping and amateur athletes” webinar online now!

The Sport&EU and the Human Enhancement Drugs Network organised the ‘Doping and amateur athletes’ webinar (June, 2023).

> Access the webinar here

The Clean Sport Alliance

The Clean Sport Alliance and RESPECT Project developed a film series raising awareness of issues Athlete Support Personnel (ASP) working in non-disabled and para-sport face with respect to clean sport.

> Access the videos here

Increase the impact of your research!

The Doping Authority Netherlands (Dopingautoriteit) has developed an international knowledge database that contains a diverse range of documents related to doping and anti-doping, including scientific articles and research reports. They are continually looking for new research for the database.

> Read more HERE

Latest Projects in the HED field

Perceptions of anti-doping

HEDN member Dr Scott McLean is currently conducting a survey on perceptions of anti-doping system stakeholders on the accessibility, usability, and effectiveness of anti-doping education.

He is currently looking for participants.

> Read more here

Quick Reference Guide to harm minimisation for patients using PIEDs.

Based on the full GP Guide, a Quick Reference Guide to Harm Minimisation: Anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) and other performance and image enhancing drugs (PIEDs) has been developed which provides a quick overview of important assessment and management tips for GPs.

> Read More