Steroids: Is It Worth It? By: Brandon Cogley

What are Steroids? Anabolic-androgenic steroids are man- made substances related to male sex hormones. “Anabolic” refers to muscle- building, and “androgenic” refers to increased masculine characteristics. “Steroids” refers to the class of drugs. Anabolic-androgenic steroids are man- made substances related to male sex hormones. “Anabolic” refers to muscle- building, and “androgenic” refers to increased masculine characteristics. “Steroids” refers to the class of drugs.

Health Hazards For Teenagers  One In Every Fifteen Teenagers Uses Steroids!  That adds up to about 500,000 Teens!  Steroids Can Ruin a teenagers Life and their Body!  Stunted Growth and a Shortened life are the main concerns that face teens

Men’s Health Hazards Shrinking of Testicles Reduced Sperm Count Baldness Development of Breasts!

Women’s Health Hazards Growth of Facial Hair Growth of Facial Hair Male Pattern Baldness Male Pattern Baldness Changes in the Menstrual Cycle Changes in the Menstrual Cycle Deepened Voice Deepened Voice

Who Uses Them? Bodybuilders Baseball Players Football Players Weight Lifters Cyclists and Swimmers And Non- Athletes too

Other Side Effects You can get severe Depression from being dependent on the steroids Damages Liver, Kidney’s, and Stomach Heart Disease is Raised if you take them Violent Mood swings

You can Ruin Your Life! If you take them, you will become dependent on the steroids. Once you are depending on the Steroids you will lose control and your life. Teenagers Commit Suicide after taking them because they cannot get away from it

Be Smart, DON’T START