Anabolic Steroids, Laws 9.3 Notes Anabolic Steroids, Laws

Objectives Name and classify the commonly abused drugs

Anabolic Steroids Synthetic compounds that are chemically related to testosterone Promotes development of secondary sex characteristics called androgen effects Accelerates muscle grown anabolic effects

Anabolic Steroids cont. Cannot synthetically develop the drug without the androgen effect Current research shows little or marginal effect on enhanced strength or performance

Anabolic Steroids cont. Classified as a controlled dangerous substance and under the control of the DEA Harmful side effects include liver cancer, masculinizing effects on females, Infertility, diminished sex drive in males, Premature bone growth cessation in teenagers, Mood and personality changes

Drug Control Laws The severity of a penalty may depend on Weight Concentration in the manufacture Distribution Possession of a certain drug Chemical report must contain all information needed to properly charge a suspect of the existing law

Controlled Substances Act Legal drug classification system created to prevent and control drug abuse Based on potential for abuse, dependence, and medical value Also includes a provision that a controlled substance analog (similar in chemical structure to a controlled substance) will carry the same penalties Designer drugs (fentanyl, more potent than morphine)

Schedule I High potential for abuse Heroin Marijuana Methaqualone LSD

Schedule II High potential for abuse Some accepted medical use Includes opium and its derivatives PCP Methadone Barbiturates

Schedule III Less potential for abuse Accepted medical use May develop moderate physical dependence Includes some barbiturates Codeine Anabolic steroids

Schedule IV Low potential for abuse Current medicinal use Valium Librium Darvon Phenobar

Schedule V Low potential for abuse Less chance for dependence Include certain opiates with non-narcotic medicinal ingredients