Anabolic Steroids
Steroid information on the side effects of anabolic steroids, statistics on the use of anabolic steroids, and more about this drug used by athletes.
What are anabolic steroids?
"Anabolic steroids" is the familiar name for synthetic substances related to the male sex hormones (androgens). Read more here.
"Anabolic steroids" is the familiar name for synthetic substances related to the male sex hormones (androgens). Read more here.
How are anabolic steroids used?
Some anabolic steroids are taken orally, others are injected intramuscularly, and still others are provided in gels or creams that are rubbed on the skin. Read more here.
Some anabolic steroids are taken orally, others are injected intramuscularly, and still others are provided in gels or creams that are rubbed on the skin. Read more here.
What are steroidal supplements?
In the United States, supplements such as dehydroepian-drosterone (DHEA) and androstenedione (street name Andro) can be purchased legally without a prescription through many commercial sources including health food stores. Read more here.
In the United States, supplements such as dehydroepian-drosterone (DHEA) and androstenedione (street name Andro) can be purchased legally without a prescription through many commercial sources including health food stores. Read more here.
What are the health consequences of steroid abuse?
Anabolic steroid abuse has been associated with a wide range of adverse side effects ranging from some that are physically unattractive, such as acne and breast development in men, to others that are life threatening, such as heart attacks and liver cancer. Read more here.
Anabolic steroid abuse has been associated with a wide range of adverse side effects ranging from some that are physically unattractive, such as acne and breast development in men, to others that are life threatening, such as heart attacks and liver cancer. Read more here.
What effects do anabolic steroids have on behavior?
Case reports and small studies indicate that anabolic steroids, particularly in high doses, increase irritability and aggression. Some steroid abusers report that they have committed aggressive acts, such as physical fighting, committing armed robbery, or using force to obtain something. Read more here.
Case reports and small studies indicate that anabolic steroids, particularly in high doses, increase irritability and aggression. Some steroid abusers report that they have committed aggressive acts, such as physical fighting, committing armed robbery, or using force to obtain something. Read more here.
Are anabolic steroids addictive?
An undetermined percentage of steroid abusers become addicted to the drugs, as evidenced by their continuing to take steroids in spite of physical problems, negative effects on social relations, or nervousness and irritability. Read more here.
An undetermined percentage of steroid abusers become addicted to the drugs, as evidenced by their continuing to take steroids in spite of physical problems, negative effects on social relations, or nervousness and irritability. Read more here.
What can be done to prevent steroid abuse?
Early attempts to prevent steroid abuse concentrated on drug testing and on educating students about the drugs' adverse effects. Read more here.
Early attempts to prevent steroid abuse concentrated on drug testing and on educating students about the drugs' adverse effects. Read more here.
What treatments are effective for steroid abuse?
If symptoms are severe or prolonged, medications or hospitalization may be needed. Read more here.
If symptoms are severe or prolonged, medications or hospitalization may be needed. Read more here.