1. PERFORMANCE ENHANCING DRUGS

3. Target: I will be able to explain why the use of anabolic steroids is dangerous Pg. 49 Performance Enhancing Drugs: Substances used to improve any form of activity performance in humans. In sports, it is typically anabolic steroids.

4. Anabolic Steroids: A group of synthetic drugs related to the male sex hormone testosterone. It is illegal to possess or use without a prescription Taken illegally to improve muscle mass and performance

5. Side-effects may include: (Draw chart in notes!) Males and FemalesOnly MalesOnly Females - Acne - Some cancers - Heart disease - Strokes - Hair loss - High blood pressure - Liver damage - Feelings of mistrust - Violent, suicidal, or depressive tendencies - Risk of HIV infection (sharing needles) - Risk of Hepatitis B and C - Reduced sperm count - Sterility (can’t have kids) - Painful urination - Breast tissue development - Testicular shrinkage - Smaller breast tissue - Face and body Hair growth - Missed menstrual periods - Infertility - Deepened Voice

6. Human Growth Hormone (hGH): Protein naturally made by the pituitary gland and secreted into the bloodstream. Prescribed for hGH deficiency, girls with Turner's syndrome (Missing sex chromosome), and for relief from excessive burns Illegally taken by athletes, body builders, and average individuals for increased muscle mass, and carbohydrate and fat metabolism.

7. Negative Side Effects of hGH: -Increased sweating -Osteoporosis -Menstrual irregularities -Increased risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease -Risk of contracting HIV/AIDS, and Hepatitis (shared needles) -Increased cholesterol Summary:

8. JUST SAY NO… Pg. 48 Create a billboard advertisement describing the risks of using anabolic steroids, with the goal of convincing teens and adults not to risk their good health by using them *Use a minimum of 4 colors*