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Anabolic Steroids

Anabolic Steroids. By: Matthew Harris Grade: 9 Consequences and Effects. Definition

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Anabolic Steroids

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  1. Anabolic Steroids By: Matthew Harris Grade: 9 Consequences and Effects Matthew Harris

  2. Definition Man-made substance related to male sex hormones. “Anabolic” refers to muscle-building, and “androgenic” refers to increased masculine characteristics. “Steroids” refers to the class of drugs. These drugs are available legally only by prescription. Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids Matthew Harris

  3. Health Hazards • Liver Tumors and Cancer • Jaundice • Fluid Retention • High Blood Pressure • Increase in LDL • Decreases in HDL • Kidney Tumors • Severe Acne • Trembling Matthew Harris

  4. Men Shrinking of testicles Reduced sperm count Infertility Baldness Development of Breasts Increased risk for prostate cancer Women Growth of facial hair Male-pattern baldness Changes in or cessation of the menstrual cycle Enlargement of clitoris Deepened voice Gender Health Problems Matthew Harris

  5. Adolescent Use of Steroids Matthew Harris

  6. Are Steroids Dangerous? • Steroids can increase strength and weight, but they cannot strengthen tendon and ligaments. • They can cause damage to weak tendons. • Users must continue the steroids for them to keep working. • Emphasize the importance of a healthy body achieved by hard work and training, not by using drugs which include steroids. Matthew Harris

  7. True Stories of Steroid Use A young boy began taking steroids at 13. After taking them for 6 months, he was so full of anger he said he could’ve played a 7-day football game and still wouldn’t have gotten all of his anger out. He finally quite using steroids when he spent 6 weeks in the hospital for liver and kidney damage, stomach ulcers, and a mild heart attack. A 26-year old bodybuilder took anabolic steroids for 3 years and died of liver cancer. Because of poor circulation, a profession boxer, after taking steroids for 11 years, had to have both his legs amputated. Matthew Harris

  8. Steroids vs. Natural Which picture is a steroid user and which is natural? Matthew Harris

  9. Steroids and Professional Sports Steroids are not allowed in professional sports because they are a form of cheating. Many sports require hefty fines and penalties for the use of steroids. Random drug tests are performed. Matthew Harris

  10. Athletes Against Steroids This is a website that is devoted to informing children about the horrible dangers of steroids and to educate and help those in need. Athletes Against Steroids Matthew Harris

  11. Bibliography • "Organization Launched to Fight Against Steroids." Athletes Against Steroids. 13 Nov. 2006 <http://www.athletesagainststeroids.org>. • Ciola, Tom. Steroids Kill. New York: Axion, 2004. • Gober, Sarita, Paul McCabe, and Malky Klein. "Adolescents and Steroids: What Principals Should Know." Principal Leadership 7 (2006): 11-16. ProQuest. Canisius College, Buffalo. 13 Nov. 2006. Matthew Harris

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