Anabolic Steroids

Anabolic steroids, technically known as anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS), are drugs that are structurally related to the cyclic steroid ring system and have similar effects to testosterone in the body. They increase protein within cells, especially in skeletal muscles. Also are man-made substances related to male sex hormones. (Testosterone)

administration

• Orally (pills)
• injection (syringes)
• creme (lotion)

uses

• Used to treat some hormone problems in men
• used to treat delayed puberty
• Treats muscle loss from diseases
• Build muscles and improve athletic performance

anabolic abuse in men

• infertility
• breast development
• shrinking of the testicles
• male pattern baldness

anabolic abuse in Woman

• enlargement of the clitoris
• excessive growth of body hair
• male pattern baldness

anabolic abuse health consequences...

• high blood pressure
• heart attacks
• liver cancer
• liver tumors
• peliosis hepatitis
• severe acne & cysts
• oily scalp

..(cont.) health consequences

• HIV/AIDS
• HEPATITIS

psychological effects

• Rage, aggression
• Mania
• Delusion

Work cITED

• Wikipedia
• http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/anabolicsteroids.html
• http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/anabolic-steroid-abu...