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Anabolic steroid abuse has been associated with a wide range of adverse side effects ranging from some that are physically unattractive, such as acne and breast development in men, to others that are life threatening. Most of the effects are reversible if the abuser stops taking the drug, but some can be permanent. Get the latest information on steroids and its effects on the body. ........................................................................ Since the 1950s, some athletes have been taking anabolic steroids to build muscle and boost their athletic performance. Increasingly, other segments of the population also have been taking these compounds. This National Institute on Drug Abuse report investigates the use of anabolic steroids. National Institute on Drug Abuse ........................................................................ T he nonmedical use of anabolic/androgenic steroids among adolescents and young adults is of growing concern. As many as half a million Americans under age 18 may be abusing these drugs to improve athletic performance, appearance and self-image. Yet a growing body of evidence suggests that medically unsupervised steroids use may pose severe risks to physical and psychological health. US Dept. of Health and Human Services ........................................................................ Athletes, whether they are young or old, professional or amateur, are always looking to gain an advantage over their opponents. The desire for an "edge" exists in all sports, at all levels of play. Successful athletes rely on practice and hard work to increase their skill, speed, power, and ability. However, some athletes resort to drugs to improve their performance on the field or the court. American Academy of Pediatrics ........................................................................ Learn what the Oregon Health and Science University to dissuade athletes from using steroids. ATLAS was developed through a 5-year grant (DA-07356) from the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Initiated in 1993, ATLAS targets male adolescent athletes use of anabolic steroids, alcohol and other drugs and use of sport supplements, while improving healthy nutrition and exercise practices. ATLAS has a team-centered design, which provides a non-stigmatizing atmosphere, such that content can be gender-specific and address etiologies and risks of substance abuse unique to male adolescents. Oregon Health & Science - Department of Medicine ........................................................................ |
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antman Says...
Most athletes are searching for that edge to take them to the next level. For some steroid use has become the answer. However, before you consider sacrificing your health, educate yourself on what steroids are/are not and how they effect the body.
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