Steroids

Steroids are synthetic hormones.

Slang Terms

• Arnolds
• Gym Candy
• Pumpers
• Roids
• Stackers
• Weight Trainers
• Juice

Side effects of Steroids

• Acne
• Blurred vision
• Cataracts/glaucoma
• Easily Bruised
• Insomnia
• High blood Pressure
• Increased appetite/weight gain
• Increased growth of body hair

Administration of Steroids

• Injection into vein (IV)
• Injection into muscle
• Injection into joint
• Injection into soft tissue
• Orally

2 Main Types

• Anabolic
• Cortico

Anabolic Steroids

• More common
• Used to treat late puberty or muscle loss
• Often abused by athletes using them illegally to gain muscle quicker

Examples of Anabolic Steroids

• Testosterone
• Androstenedione
• Stanozolol
• Nandrolone
• Methandrosteolone

Side effects of Anabolic Steroids

• Cancer
• Heart Attack
• Liver & Kidney tumors
• Acne
• Mood Swings
• Depression
• Hair loss
• Halted Growth
• AND MANY MORE!

Corticosteroids

• Used commonly for medical reasons
• Legally prescribed by a doctor
• Used to treat arthritis, asthma, bronchitis, skin rashes, allergic reactions, colitis

Examples of Corticosteroids

• Bethamethasone
• Prednisone
• Prednisolone
• Triamcinolone
• Methylprednisolone

Side effects of Corticosteroids

• Acne
• Easy Bruising
• Mood Swings
• Weight Gain
• Slow wound healing
• Osteoporosis
• Increased risk of infections
• Cataracts
• High Blood Sugar