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The effects of steroids

Published on Nov 24, 2015

the positive and negative effects of steroids on the human body and brain.

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The effects of steroids

By Jacob Meek
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How they work

  • People usually referring to anabolic steroids
  • Increase testosterone production
  • A lot of misconceptions

positive effects of steroids

  • Increase muscle mass, tissue repair, endurance, and fat loss.
  • Better athletes
  • Appear more "masculine"
  • Improve drive, ambition, and focus
  • Improve sex drive

Negative effects on the body

  • Acne/oily scalp/balding
  • Tendon rupture
  • Heart attack
  • Men specifically man develop breasts
  • Men may also have their testicles shink
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negative effects on the mind

  • Mood swings, delusions, and extreme aggression
  • Increases vasopressin, which stimulates aggression
  • Decreases seratonin, which inhibits aggression

Nature vs. nurture

  • People use steroids because of nurture
  • Society tells what is desirable
  • People use the steroids, no one tells them to do so
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