This document discusses steroids, their uses and risks. It notes that steroids can build muscle quickly but have many health risks. These risks include infertility, acne, cancer, aggression and depression. The document warns that teens may feel pressure to use steroids to improve sports performance, but steroid use carries many dangers, especially for young people still developing. Famous athletes like Barry Bonds and Marion Jones have faced legal troubles for steroid use.
2. Steroids, what are they? Anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) Synthetic substances similar to the male sex hormone testosterone They’re usually used illegally to build muscle They are also sometimes prescribed by doctors for medical uses
3. What gains can you achieve from using steroids? You can gain massive amount of muscle in a short period of time Sometimes doctors prescribe them to help people with certain kinds of anemia and men who don't produce enough testosterone on their own Doctors also prescribe patients steroids to preserve lean body tissue in patients with immune system and muscle wasting diseases
4. What are some common names for steroids? “Roids” Pumpers “Gym Candy” Stackers Juice
5. How to take steroids? Some steroid users pop pills Others use hypodermic needles to inject steroids directly into muscles Steroid abusers have been known to take doses 10 to 100 times higher than the amount prescribed by a doctor for medical reasons
6. Risks? There are many risks that involve using steroids. Effects vary from men to women, but the negative effects outweigh the positive.
7. Risks that occur in men Infertility Breast delevoplement Shrinking of the testicles Baldness Severe acne
8. Risks that occur in women Deeper voice Enlargement of the clitoris Excessive growth of body hair Baldness Severe acne
9. Other risks….. Delayed growth in teens Tendon rupture Increased LDL cholesterol (Bad cholesterol) Decreased HDL cholesterol (Good cholesterol) High blood pressure Heart attacks Cancer “Roid Rage” –Extreme aggression Delusions
10. Other effects from using steroids? Effects from steroids aren’t just physical. There are many mental side effects of using steroids such as, roid rage, and delusions. Steroid users fear of losing their gains and they may become steroid abusers. Abuser can become severely depressed and may also commit suicide.
11. Teens and Steroids Teens may feel pressured into using steroids by their parents and coaches to perform better on the field or court. Some use steroids to try and make it to the next level whether that be college or professional sports. Teenage girls may use steroids for purposes other than sports. They may use them to look thinner and lose weight.
14. Famous Athletes that have used steroids Barry Bonds, the homerun king. Was just found guilty on a count of obstruction of justice and will be facing jail time.
15. Famous Athletes that have used steroids Marion Jones, Olympic track star. Tested positive for steroids and was striped of her gold medals.
16. Famous Athletes that have used steroids Rafael Palmeiro, all-star first baseman. Lied to congress about using steroids. Probably will never become a hall of famer.
17. Famous Athletes that have used steroids Mark McGwire, all-star first baseman. Sammy Sosa, all-star outfield.
18. Famous Athletes that have been accused of using steroids Lance Armstrong, 7 time Tour De France winner. Accused of using steroids.
