Steroids

What are Steroids?

• Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids are manufactured substances related to the male sex hormone Testosterone.
• They may be prescribed by a doctor to rebuild tissues weakened by injury or disease, to assist in regaining or maintaining weight after illness, and to aid recovery from breast cancer and osteoporosis in women.
• They are abused in an attempt to enhance athletic performance and improve physical appearance.
• Can be taken in pill form, injected, or rubbed on the skin in the form of gels or creams.

Steroids Facts

• Major, irreversible side effects can result from hormonal imbalances caused by steroids:
  • In Men: testicular shrinking, breast development, and severe acne
  • In Women: facial hair, menstrual changes, and deepened voice
• Steroids can cause psychiatric dysfunctions such as increased aggression, extreme mood swings, and depressed mood.
• Long term side effects:
  • High blood pressure
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Liver and kidney damage
• Possession of illegally obtained steroids carries a maximum penalty of one year in prison and a minimum $1,000 fine.

For more information, please visit:

• Anabolic Steroid Use
• National Institute on Drug Abuse
• U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration

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