1. The Effects of Steroids and Supplements and why High School Student Athletes Feel Pressure to Use Them

2. Effects of Steroids Positive Increased leanness / muscle definition Increased muscle mass / weight Increased strength Increased effectiveness of training Improved recovery rate Euphoria Increased aggressiveness Increased sex drive Negative Increased risk of mood disturbances including mania and depression Increased risk of psychosis Increased risk of aggressive acts which may injure self or others Increased risk of cardiovascular disease Increased risk of liver disease and cancer Increased risk of kidney disease and cancer Risk of HIV and Hepatitis B & C from contaminated needles Acne Bad breath Decreased sex drive Baldness Water retention Muscle cramps Aching joints Increased risk of muscle tears Increased risk of tendon injuries Increased risk of nose bleeds Insomnia Decrease in immune system effectiveness Infertility

3. What Are supplements? Amino-acids Essential fatty acids ProteinsVitaminsCaffeineEphedrineCreatine Flax Seed Oil

4. Do Supplements work? Mixed answers--- Depends on who you ask. The bodybuilding supplement industry is a multi-million dollar business. Most manufacturers can't back up the claims made for their magic bodybuilding supplements. Sometimes taking supplements can be harmful. Especially young athletes with no guidance. The truth is there isn't much for scientific evidence supporting the manufacturer's claim. In 1994 the US congress passed the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act. It defines any product that contains vitamins, minerals, amino acids, or herbs in any single or combination is considered a dietary supplement. If considered a dietary supplement there isn't much for regulation. Usually at the bottom of the jar or bottle it reads ***These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

5. Why High School Student Athletes Feel Pressure to Use Steroids/Supplements One in 17 high school football players, or 5.8%, go on to earn a college scholarship Baseball is slightly tougher in terms of attaining a college scholarship - one in 19, or 5.6% A male basketball player chances are one in 35, or 2.9%, to get a scholarship in college For females who participate in high school basketball, only one in 34, or 3.1%, attain a college basketball scholarship Only four sports offer full rides to all athletes who receive scholarships: football, men's and women's basketball, and women's volleyball.

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7. Critical Thinking Question You are a high school athlete in your senior year. You are competing for a full ride scholarship. There is one more scholarship left at your favorite college. If you choose to take steroids you will for sure get the last scholarship. If you do not take steroids you end up not getting the scholarship and losing your chance at attending your favorite college. What choice would you make???

8. To be a truly great athlete and maintain your health, use your natural ability to work hard in practice and concentrate on developing your skills. There are no shortcuts to success on the field or off it. Remember--- It’s not winning if you are cheating…