Steroids By: Adam Amerson

What Steroids Are An anabolic steroid is a compound, a group of synthetic hormones usually derived from testosterone that produces physical effects.

Physical Effects Increased muscle mass Increased appetite Increased bone growth Increased strength

3 better known steroids in sports The main steroid in sports is known as the anabolic steroid. The next two are known as Human Growth Hormones and EPO ( also known as Erythropoietin. They each have different names but they all do the same thing.

What Sports Use These Steroids Wrestling, football, track and field, swimming, weight lifting, cycling and baseball all have players that have taken or are taking these steroids

Ways Steroids Are Taken There are a few different ways that steroids can be taken. Anabolic steroids can be oral, injections, nasal sprays or transdermal.

Oral, Injections, Nasal Sprays, and Transdermal Oral steroids are in pill form. Transdermal steroids are either in cream formed to be rubbed on the skin, or transdermal patches applied to the skin. Injection steroids are administered by needle. Nasal sprays are inhaled through the nose when squirted into the nostrils.

Side Effects Taking steroids in large doses can cause kidney and liver damage, tendon and ligament tears, anemia, impotence, heart disease such as abnormal enlargement of the heart muscles, stroke, cancer, depression, suicidal tendencies, and violent, aggressive behavior. This behavior is called “ Roid Rage”

Pictures Of Side Effects Both pictures are from http://www.examiner.com/boxing-in-houston/photos-20-athletes-on-steroids-and-pedspicture?slide=8800931#main

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