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Steroids

Learn about different types of steroids, their effects on the body, slang terminology, and the dangers associated with their use. Discover why people use steroids and how to achieve success without them through proper diet, exercise, and supervision.

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Steroids

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  1. Steroids Tenth Grade Health Class Nick Stio

  2. What do Steroids look like? Dangerous Illegal RI SKY

  3. What are Steroids? • Any of numerous naturally occurring or synthetic fat-soluble organic compounds • Have a basis of 17 carbon atoms • Include the sterols and bile acids • Adrenal and sex hormones • Certain natural drugs such as digitalis compounds • Precursors of certain vitamins

  4. Types of Steroids • Anabolic: group of synthetic hormones that are derivatives of testosterone • Used medically (to promote tissue growth) • Abused by athletes to increase the size/strength of muscles and improve endurance

  5. Types of Steroids • Androgenic: A hormone that has masculinizing effects • Stimulation of the male reproductive organs • Development of male secondary sex characteristics

  6. Terminology • Aromatize: a reaction in the body where excess testosterone or androgens are converted to estrogen  • BlackMarket: an underground source where most athletes get steroids  • Catabolic: the breakdown of tissue • Clean: a person that has tested negative for anabolic steroids Linked to disease

  7. Terminology • Cycle: period of time an athlete is on the steroid • Dart: Needle • Estrogen: female sex hormone responsible for secondary sexual characteristics in females  • Orals: Steroids that have been taken through the mouth *This can also be present in males!

  8. terminology • Pin: Refers to a needle  • Plateau: The point of a steroid cycle where the effectiveness of the steroid stops • Stacking: Putting two or more drugs together at the same time   • Stagger: Using more than one drug in a cycle STOP

  9. Slang Terminology • Juice: Street talk for steroids • Roids: Slang for steroids • Roid Rage: Acting in a hostile and aggressive manner due to steroids.

  10. Users of Steroids Professional Athletes (MLB Players Alex Rodriguez, Barry Bonds) Teenagers Adults Olympians USA Today Steroids

  11. Before Steroids Look how healthy! Alex Rodriguez Barry Bonds

  12. After Steroids Can you spot the differences?

  13. Why People Use Steroids • To help enhance performance • Make one self stronger • Increase self-esteem • Decrease bullying

  14. Where do people get steroids from? • It is illegal to buy steroids! • Places people go: • Friends or teammates • Teachers or coaches • Doctors • Pharmacists • Veterinarians • Internet Put an end to illegal steroid use!

  15. Teen alert! • Steroids cause your bones to stop growing • You will not reach your full height potential • Using steroids can stunt your growth Will it be worth it? STOP Think…

  16. Negative Side Effects

  17. Short-term Effects Face Acne • Acne • Bacne: Acne on the back • Insomnia • Weight gain • Congestive heart failure • Mood Swings Bacne I’m Mad!

  18. Long-Term Effects • Glaucoma • Cataracts • High-blood pressure • Heart disease • Diabetes mellitus • Obesity • Osteoporosis • Liver damage

  19. Long Term Effects • Baldness • Aching pains • Enlarged prostate • Strokes • Blood clots

  20. How to be successful without the use of steroids • Proper diet/nutrition • Sleep • Proper conditioning and training • Supervision from a qualified professional

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