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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
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STEROIDS
BY: LUKE APOSTOLOS AND PETER ZONSIUS
2.
HISTORY OF STEROIDS
In 776 BC, olympic athletes would injest odd forms of testosterone
Those were the roots of testosterone related drugs
It was really discovered from the 1950's-1980's mostly during war
Armies including the Germans and Soviets, had soldiers take enhancing pills
These supplements increased the power and strength of the soldiers
3.
TYPE OF DRUG
Steroids are not stimulants, depressants, nor hallucinogens
They are anabolic-androgenic steroids.
Their main function is to increase protein in cells by big amounts
The main increase of protein from steroids are muscle cells ,creating strength
Steroids are synthetically made substances
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Be.Futureproof
4.
TYPE OF DRUG
Steroids can be taken Orally or Intravenously
Can be taken orally by pills or capsules
Can be taken intravenously by liquid supplements being injected
Orally cosumed steroids are easier to purchase and find
5.
EFFECTS OF STEROIDS
Steroids can cause intense anger at people and irritability in the brain.
Withdrawal symptoms include weakness, fatigue, weight loss, appetite loss, and vomiting
Gynecomastia (development of female breasts) can form in men.
There are many different signs of steroid usage.
Some signs are acne or stress marks, big gut or distended stomach, hair loss, and muscle gain
6.
EFFECTS OF STEROIDS
Steroids are physically and mentally addictive depending on the person
After many doses, your brain feels a need for the drug
Your body might also need the drug after so many doses
If your body is addicted, not taking the drug can be critical to your body and health
7.
SOCIAL IMPACT
11% of high school males have reported trying steroids
Over 1,084,000 American adults have used steroids in the past three years
Steroids can affect communities by it being sold in them or the use of it is high
The use of steroids is mainly in white, african american, or hispanic males
The age group tends to be from around 20 to 40 years old
8.
PURCHASING AND MAINTAINING
Steroids are usually purchased online
Can be given from a doctor as prescription medicine
Costs range from around $200-$600
9.
PUNISHMENT
Possesion of steroids can result in a $1,000 fine
Maximum penalty for trafficking is 5 years in prison and a $250,000 fine
Maximum penalty for trafficking is 5 years in prison and a $250,000 fine
Maximum penalty for trafficking is 5 years in prison and a $250,000 fine
Maximum penalty for trafficking is 5 years in prison and a $250,000 fine
Maximum penalty for trafficking is 5 years in prison and a $250,000 fine
Maximum for 2nd offense of trafficking is 10 years in prison and $500,000
Maximum for 2nd offense of trafficking is 10 years in prison and $500,000
Maximum for 2nd offense of trafficking is 10 years in prison and $500,000
Maximum for 2nd offense of trafficking is 10 years in prison and $500,000
Maximum for 2nd offense of trafficking is 10 years in prison and $500,000
Many states also have their own rules and regulations about steroids.
Many states also have their own rules and regulations about steroids.
Many states also have their own rules and regulations about steroids.
Many states also have their own rules and regulations about steroids.
Many states also have their own rules and regulations about steroids.
10.
GETTING PAST TESTS
People use clean urine from other non-users
People get blood transfusions to increase oxygen capacity of the blood
Men use diuretics which cleanse your entire system
11.
STEROIDS IN SPORTS
Many athletes have used steroids to perform better
Some include Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire, A-rod, and Lance Armstrong
These athletes were fined majorly and suspended for long time periods
Armsrtrong was stripped of his tour medals and is banned from cycling
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12.
FACTS ABOUT STEROIDS
Some names include roids, juice, weight trainers, gym candy, and pumpers
The amount of steroid users has increased by 3% in the past 2 years
There are teen steroid prevention organizations including athena and atlas
Steroid abusers tend to take 10-100 times more than what would be prescribed
Luke Apostolos
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