1. Anabolic Steroid Use Champions At Any Price

2. Ben Johnson Tested positive Play race clip

3. Lyle Alzado & Bill Romanowski Admitted steroid users

4. Arnold Schwarzenegger Admits steroid use during his bodybuilding years

5. Ken Caminiti Admitted steroid user

6. Jason Giambi Admitted steroid user

7. Jose Canseco Admitted steroid user

8. Sammy Sosa Continues to deny steroid use

9. Barry Bonds Continues to deny steroid use

10. Steroids AnabolicCortico

11. Corticosteroids Synthetic (man-made) cortisone Used to treat: –Allergies –Asthma (bronchosteroids) –Skin conditions

12. Anabolic Steroids Synthetic testosterone (“male hormone”) Testosterone is found in all people, but in larger amounts in males

13. Testosterone Facts At puberty, the pituitary gland signals the production and release of testosterone. Testosterone causes –Deepening voice –Development of facial, underarm & pubic hair –Broadening shoulders –Enlargement of external sex organs –Testes to begin producing sperm –Increased muscular development

14. Anabolic Steroids Used to treat –Blood disorders –Breast cancer –Osteoporosis –Increase muscle size, strength & speed When prescribed for these purposes, anabolic steroids are LEGAL!

15. Anabolic / Androgenic Steroids Anabolic – enhances tissue development Androgenic – produce masculine characteristics

16. Anabolic / Androgenic Steroids Because the body senses the higher levels of testosterone in the body, it stops producing the natural testosterone. This causes feminine characteristics to become apparent in men –Breast development –Testicular atrophy (shrinking)

17. Side effects in females Increased body hair, particularly on the face Changes in facial features Decrease in breast size Deepened voice – permanent Infertility

18. Other Side Effects Scarring acne on back, chest & thighs Elevated cholesterol levels –Increases risk of heart attack Liver problems Cancer Decreased immune system function Psychological problems – “roids rage”

19. Pulled off teammate’s helmet and punched him in the left eye, ending his career. Busting Kerry Collins’ jaw in two places, knocking Collins out for the season and earning “Romo” a $20,000 fine--a hit Romo now says “was one that you dream about.” Spitting in the face of teammate J.J. Stokes and calling him a n*****. (allegedly). While at the bottom of a pile fishing for a loose ball, deliberately snapping the finger of Giants running back Dave Meggett. Roids Rage? You be the judge…

20. Famous Documented Cases

21. Lyle Alzado DEAD at age 42 of brain cancer.

22. Ben Johnson 100m World Record at 1988 Seoul Summer Olympics Gold medal and WR stripped due to positive steroid test

23. Ken Caminiti 1996 NL MVP DEAD at age 41 due to a heart attack

24. Using Other Supplements There are many “natural” substances available Many are not considered illegal HOWEVER, the long-term negative effects are not known. With hard work and dedication, you can still achieve your dreams without relying on drugs and supplements.

25. Anabolic Steroid Use Champions At Any Price