Anabolic- Androgenic Steroids

Objectives: Differentiate between anabolic and androgenic steroids. Differentiate between anabolic and androgenic steroids. Understand what is meant by cycling and stacking. Understand what is meant by cycling and stacking. Identify the harmful effects of males and females. Identify the harmful effects of males and females. Identify the increased risk in teens. Identify the increased risk in teens. Understand the types of skin defects as a result of steroid abuse. Understand the types of skin defects as a result of steroid abuse.

Anabolic vs. Androgenic Anabolic- tissue building Anabolic- tissue building Androgenic- masculine promoting features Androgenic- masculine promoting features Steroid- a group of synthetic drugs that are related to hormones. Steroid- a group of synthetic drugs that are related to hormones.

Key Terms Cycle- time during which a certain supplement is taken. Cycle- time during which a certain supplement is taken. Stacking- taking several different types of steroids at the same time or during the same cycle. Stacking- taking several different types of steroids at the same time or during the same cycle.

More Definitions Juice=slang term for injectable steroids Juice=slang term for injectable steroids Cycle=time during which a certain supplement is taken Cycle=time during which a certain supplement is taken Steroid=any of a large number of hormonal substances with the same basic chemical structure produced mainly in the adrenal cortex and gonads Steroid=any of a large number of hormonal substances with the same basic chemical structure produced mainly in the adrenal cortex and gonads

More Definitions Aromatize=taking on female characteristics Aromatize=taking on female characteristics Atrophy=refers to a state of deterioration in the muscles Atrophy=refers to a state of deterioration in the muscles Gynecomastia=abnormal enlargement of one or both breasts in men brought on by a hormonal imbalance Gynecomastia=abnormal enlargement of one or both breasts in men brought on by a hormonal imbalance Virilaization=taking on male characteristics Virilaization=taking on male characteristics

What are the benefits of steroids? Reduced body fat Reduced body fat Better muscle definition Better muscle definition Gains in muscle mass Gains in muscle mass Increased weight Increased weight Increased Strength Increased Strength

Side Effects in Men Accelerated male- pattern baldness Accelerated male- pattern baldness Decreased sex drive Decreased sex drive Reduced sperm counts Reduced sperm counts Breast development (gynecomastia) Breast development (gynecomastia) Testicular Atrophy Testicular Atrophy

Side Effects in Women Clitoris Enlargement Menstrual Cycle Changes Deepened Voice Breast Reduction Male-Pattern Baldness Facial Hair

Both Sexes Increased Risk For: Skin Disease (acne and cysts) Skin Disease (acne and cysts) Cardiovascular Disease (strokes and heart attack) Cardiovascular Disease (strokes and heart attack) Liver Disease (cysts and cancer) Liver Disease (cysts and cancer)

Both Sexes Increased Risk For: Kidney Disease Kidney Disease Psychosis Psychosis HIV and Hepatitis B and C from contaminated needles HIV and Hepatitis B and C from contaminated needles Muscle cramps Muscle cramps Muscle tears Muscle tears Tendon Injuries Tendon Injuries

Teens and Steroid Use Teens face further side effects such as the stunting of growth. Hormone levels are increased so much that it signals the body that puberty is over and the growth plates permanently fuse!!! Teens face further side effects such as the stunting of growth. Hormone levels are increased so much that it signals the body that puberty is over and the growth plates permanently fuse!!! Psychological Effects (from depression to aggression) Psychological Effects (from depression to aggression)

Some Common Steroids Anadrol Anadrol Clenbuterol Clenbuterol Deca Durobolin Deca Durobolin Dianabol Dianabol Trenbolone Acetate Trenbolone Acetate HGH HGH Masteron Masteron Parabolan Parabolan

More Common Steroids Equipoise Finaplix Primobolan Sustanon 250 Testosterone Winstrol Stanozolol

NCAA RULES The NCAA sees athletic participation as a privilege NOT a right. If you participate you agree to year round random urinalysis testing for anabolic agents. In only 103 out of 10,791 tests were positive (NCAA 2003). That is less than 1% of all college athletes.

Pictures of Steroids

NCAA Procedures Year round testing starts in August for Division I and II schools where the NCAA sponsors post season competition. Tests can occur more than once on any campus and no more than 48 hours notice is given to any campus. Division I includes 18 football athletes and 8 from 1 other sport. NCAA names athletes to be tested.

NCAA Consequences for Violations of Steroid Policy!!! …a positive test yields ineligibility for one regular and one post season of competition and athletes are charged with a minimum loss of 1 full year of competition in all sports…(DCSAH 2004) A second positive test renders permanent ineligibility in all Sports!!!

Progression of Skin Abscess

Skin Abscess

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Atrophy at site of injection!!!

Don’t Abuse Illegal Steroids!!!!!!