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Steroids (Anabolic) | National Institute on Drug Abuse
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http://eot.us.archive.org/eot/20130213202729/http://www.steroidabuse.gov/ |
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http://www.steroidabuse.gov/ |
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September 13, 2012 - February 13, 2013 |
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Brief Description
Most anabolic steroids are synthetic substances similar to the male sex hormone testosterone. They are taken orally or are
injected. Some people, especially athletes, abuse anabolic steroids to build muscle and enhance performance. Abuse of anabolic
steroids can lead to serious health problems, some of which are irreversible.
Street Names
Juice, gym candy, pumpers, stackers
Effects
Major effects of steroid abuse can include liver damage; jaundice; fluid retention; high blood pressure; increases in "bad"
cholesterol. Also, males risk shrinking of the testicles, baldness, breast development, and infertility. Females risk growth
of facial hair, menstrual changes, male-pattern baldness, and deepened voice. Teens risk permanently stunted height, accelerated
puberty changes, and severe acne. All users, but particularly those who inject the drug, risk infectious diseases such as
HIV/AIDS and hepatitis.
Statistics and Trends
The NIDA-funded 2010 Monitoring the Future Study showed that 0.5% of 8th graders, 1.0% of 10th graders, and 1.5% of 12th graders
had abused anabolic steroids at least once in the year prior to being surveyed. Source: Monitoring the Future (University
of Michigan Web Site).
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