Performance-Enhancing Drugs: Are they worth the risk? 8.ATOD.2.2 Evaluate the magnitude and likelihood of the risks associated with the use of performance-enhancing drugs.

Natural Steroids Synthetic Steroids Natural Steroids Synthetic Steroids What are Performance-Enhancing Drugs? Synthetic Steroids can come in the form of: pills, gels, creams, or injections.

Why would people use them?  boost athletic performance  ward off fatigue  enhance physical appearance.  increase muscle mass and energy. But they can cause serious harm.  boost athletic performance  ward off fatigue  enhance physical appearance.  increase muscle mass and energy. But they can cause serious harm.

Performance- Enhancing drugs  Anabolic Steroids  Andro  Creatine  Human Growth Hormone  Anabolic Steroids  Andro  Creatine  Human Growth Hormone

Anabolic Steroids Delivery Method Variations Most Powerful Androgen Mixed Signals and Teens Delivery Method Variations Most Powerful Androgen Mixed Signals and Teens

DHEA (Andro): aka Steroidal Supplements DHEA Increases muscle mass, energy, and strength Weaker form of androgen Added to banned drug list DHEA Increases muscle mass, energy, and strength Weaker form of androgen Added to banned drug list

Steroids: Side Effects Specific to Women: 1.Increased facial hair 2.Development of masculine traits, such as deepening of the voice, shrinking of the breasts 3.Enlargement of the clitoris 4.Changes in the menstrual cycle. Premature baldingDizzinessMood swings DepressionInsomniaTrembling Aching jointsUrinary issuesHIV risk High blood pressureVomitingIncrease for Heart diseaseCancerinjury

Side Effects of Andro Acne Diminished sperm production Shrinking of the testicles Enlargement of the breasts Stunted growth Acne Diminished sperm production Shrinking of the testicles Enlargement of the breasts Stunted growth Acne Deepening of the voice Male-pattern baldness Growth stunted

Creatine Produced naturally by the liver Also an over-the-counter supplement Food sources Best for sports with bursts of high-intensity activity Increases the ability to maintain a workload Produced naturally by the liver Also an over-the-counter supplement Food sources Best for sports with bursts of high-intensity activity Increases the ability to maintain a workload

Side Effects of Creatine Stomach pain Nausea Dehydration Diarrhea Muscle cramps High blood pressure Kidney & liver issues Heart problems Stomach pain Nausea Dehydration Diarrhea Muscle cramps High blood pressure Kidney & liver issues Heart problems

Human Growth Hormone (HGH)  Produced by the pituitary gland in the brain  Fuels growth in childhood  Helps maintain tissues and organs throughout life  Produced by the pituitary gland in the brain  Fuels growth in childhood  Helps maintain tissues and organs throughout life

 Carpal tunnel syndrome  Swelling in arms and legs  Joint pain, arthritis  Enlargement of breast tissue in men  Diabetes  Heart disease  Headaches, loss of vision  High blood pressure  Tumors  Carpal tunnel syndrome  Swelling in arms and legs  Joint pain, arthritis  Enlargement of breast tissue in men  Diabetes  Heart disease  Headaches, loss of vision  High blood pressure  Tumors Side Effects of Human Growth Hormone (HGH)

Is it worth the RISK ? Marion Jones lost all of her Track and Field Olympic Medals after failing a drug test and eventually ended up serving jail time for fraud… before you juice, are you willing to pay for your success no matter what the consequence and humiliation?