Anabolic Steroids

Anabolic steroids, or anabolic-androgenic steroids are the synthetic derivatives of the naturally occurring male anabolic hormone, testosterone. Anabolic steroids help the body to retain dietary protein, which aids in the development of muscles and strength, which is what attracts athletes to them. Steroids can be taken orally, injected intramuscularly, or rubbed on the skin when in the form of of gels or creams. These drugs are often used in patterns called “cycling”. This involves taking …showed first 75 words of 400 total…

…showed last 75 words of 400 total…men and women through continued use may experience acne, a bloated appearance, rapid weight gain, clotting disorders, liver damage, premature heart attacks and strokes, elevated cholesterol levels, and weakened tendons. Steroids can lead to behavioral effects such as “roid rage”-which is feelings of invincibility and outright aggression. Steroids can be an extremely dangerous thing to toy with, which is why there is a huge debate today over whether or not they should be available.