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Steroids

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

STEROIDS

BY: LUKE APOSTOLOS AND PETER ZONSIUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

PURCHASING AND MAINTAINING

  • Steroids are usually purchased online
  • Can be given from a doctor as prescription medicine
  • Costs range from around $200-$600

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.

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

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

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