Effects of Endocrine Health on Mental Performance of Men and Women Using Drugs

Effects of Endocrine Health on the Cognitive Function of Men and Women Using Drugs: A Cross-sectional Investigation

The purpose of this study is to understand the effects of decreased functioning of the testes or ovaries on mental performance in males and females using illicit drugs excluding marijuana.

This research is being done to understand the effects of endocrine abnormalities, specifically hypogonadism (decreased functioning of the testes or ovaries) on cognitive (mental) performance in males and females using illicit drugs (excluding marijuana).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Completed the 8th grade

Exclusion Criteria:

• Did not complete the 8th grade. Have a hormone problem for which you are taking medication e.g. testosterone or thyroid medicine, steroids, oral contraceptives, progesterone. Diagnosed with cancer. History of schizophrenia. Currently have or have been diagnosed in the past with meningitis or encephalitis.