1. By: Scott Bruno and Nick Kreiger

2.  Steroids are commonly classified as anabolic and corticosteroids.  A large group of naturally occurring and synthetic lipids.  Steroids speed up muscle growth and increases performance.

3. Oral  Anadrol  Oxandrolone  Dianbol  Winstrol Injectable  Boldenone  Dihydrotestosteroe  Nortestosterone

4.  Builds up body mass and strength of muscles and bones.  Increases delivery of oxygen to tissues.  Increase alertness and aggressiveness.  Reduce fatigue and weight.

5.  Liver Damage  Gynocomastia (development of breast tissue for males)  Acne  Roid Rage  Baldness  Cardiovascular Problems  Stunted Growth  Prostate Enlargement  Kidney Problems  High Blood Pressure

6.  Anabolic steroids most beneficial  Treats anemia (low red blood count)  Can help control breast cancer  To improve severe weight loss during severe illness  Treat osteoporosis

7.  Used for inflammation of blood vessels  Rheumatoid Arthritis  Lupus  Can be organ saving  May help prevention of kidney inflammation

8.  The Adolescents Training and Learning to Avoid Steroids  Educating students on how harmful steroids are  1 year program showed significant results  Half the incidence of new abuse of anabolic steroids and less intention to abuse them in the future  Less abuse of alcohol, marijuana, amphetamines, and narcotics  Less likelihood of engaging in hazardous substance abuse behaviors such as drinking and driving

9.  Babies born before 37 th week  May impair the development of the brain and maintain normal blood pressure  Steroid is originally used to speed the baby’s lung development before birth  Affects cerebellum only (important in motor control, balance, language, behavior

10.  Jose Canseco  Arnold Schwarzenegger  Marion Jones  Chris Beniot  Alex Rodriguez  Barry Bonds*

11.  Health Awareness  More Testing  Research  BE SMART