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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.