Anabolic Steroids

What are anabolic steroids?

• Anabolic steroids are the man made equivalent of testosterone.
• They produce extreme muscle and prevent muscle breakdown.
• Legal by prescription only in the U.S.

Uses of anabolic steroids

• These types of steroids are most commonly used to boost the levels of testosterone in the body, which in return makes the users' muscles larger.
• Doctors also prescribe anabolic steroids to patients with hormone problems, delayed puberty, and muscle losses.

Effects anabolic steroids have on the body

• General side effects: Acne, mood rage, depression, increased hair growth, low sperm count, and a deeper voice.
• Long term side effects/risks: Shrinking testicles, breast enlargement, high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke.

Administration of anabolic steroids

• There are two ways that anabolic steroids can be administrated into the body. They are: orally and by injection.
• Orally administrated steroids are entered through the mouth.
• Injection administrated steroids are shot into your blood stream by a needle.

Consequences of using anabolic steroids

• Forfeit of any trophies, or rewards won from any sport tournaments where steroids were present in your body.
• Time in jail.