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Fitness for Teens
Anabolic Steroids
The Truth About Steroids!
Anabolic Steroids Facts
Did you know that anabolic steroids are a synthetic version of male testosterone that’s use and abuse are quickly becoming a widespread and prevalent problem?
According to a study presented at the 2006 annual meeting for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), 78.4% of steroid users were non-competing athletes and 99.2% of steroid users reported experiencing at least one side effect.
The side effects experienced through the use of anabolic steroids are:
■ Drug Dependence
■ Heart Disease
■ Liver and Kidney Disease
■ Stroke
■ Dangerous Increases in Cholesterol
■ Acne
■ Halting Linear Growth
The signs of anabolic steroids use are:
■ Increased Muscle Size
■ Acne
■ Mood Swings
■ Increased Aggression
■ Depression
■ Sleep Disturbance
Anabolic steroids are a controlled substance and illegal to use without a doctor’s prescription. The medical community does not yet know the severe extent of damage anabolic steroids can cause.
Source: www.acsm.org
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