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Drug Info: Steroids

COMMON NAMES APPEARANCE & HOW IT IS TAKEN

‘roids

Product names include: Sustanon 250, Deca- Durabolin, Dianabol, Anavar, Stanozolol, HGH

• tablets which are swallowed;
• liquids which are injected.
• Dietary Supplements

Steroid abuse has been associated with cardiovascular disease, including heart attack and stroke, even for athletes under the age of 30. NIDA

EFFECTS HEALTH RISKS

Anabolic (“muscle-building”) steroids are man-made substances closely linked to the male hormone testosterone.  These drugs are available by prescription only to treat certain medical conditions. They are only safe for use when a doctor monitors the person taking them.  Abuse of steroids – often in an attempt to gain more muscle mass – leads to serious health problem• users claim the drug makes them feel more aggressive and able to train harder;

You can experience uncontrollable outbursts of frustration and combativeness often referred to as “roid rageFor no reason..”
NIDA FOR TEENS

•Steroids can cause severe acne, male-pattern baldness, cysts and oily hair and skin.

•can stop young people growing properly;
•muscular growth may result in joint, ligament or skeletal injury
• risks for men include: erection problems, breast growth, shrinking testicles, sterility, acne, increased chance of liver failure and heart attack;

• risks for women include: growth of facial hair, deepening voice, shrinking breasts, possible miscarriage and stillbirth.