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Steroids

Steroids. By: Taylor and Shelbey. What are steroids?. Steroids are any of a large group of fat-soluble organic compounds, as the sterols, bile acids, and sex hormones, most of which have specific physiological action. . Question #1. Steroids only come in liquid forms. TRUE OR FALSE. FALSE

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Steroids

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  1. Steroids By: Taylor and Shelbey

  2. What are steroids? Steroids are any of a large group of fat-soluble organic compounds, as the sterols, bile acids, and sex hormones, most of which have specific physiological action.

  3. Question #1 Steroids only come in liquid forms. TRUE OR FALSE

  4. FALSE Steroids are available in tablet, liquid, gel, and cream form. The appearance of these products varies depending upon the type and the manufacturer.

  5. Question #2 In recent studies about 1,084,000 Americans are using steroids. TRUE OR FALSE

  6. TRUE Men are found to use steroids more than women. In the high school level, about 5.4% of students were reportedly using steroids out of which 2.8% were females and 2.6% were males.

  7. Question #3: What are some of the street names used? Arnolds Gym candy Juice Pumpers Stackers Weight trainers

  8. Question #4:Is abusing steroids illegal? Yes, it is illegal to use steroids without a valid prescription or to distribute them. Steroids are Schedule III substances under the Controlled Substances Act. Schedule III drugs, which have a legitimate medical function, may lead to moderate to low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.

  9. Question #5 How do you know if someone may be on steroids? If they are constantly making excuses for their behavior and always say that they are in control, that they can give up at any time, that the side effects are totally exaggerated, that they are not bad people just because they take drugs. The steroid users are convinced that if there are side effects stopping the habit for a time will reverse the damage and they can then continue as before.

  10. Effects of Steroids Short term: Roid rage- increased aggression, Water retention (Endema), Atrophy of the testicles-causes testicles to shrink, Acne, and High cholesterol. Long term: Growth problems,Cardio-vascular problems, Prostate cancer, liver problems, and psychological problems.

  11. Famous athletes who abused steroids http://www.mademan.com/mm/10-famous-athletes-have-used-steroids.html

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