WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT
APEDs(Appearance and performance enhancing
drugs)?
They come in the form of both anabolic steroids and unregulated dietary supplements .Steroids are synthetic testosterone -drugs developed for legitimate medical reasons that are misused by some to get bigger ,faster and stronger .Typical application methods are by pill ,cream ,gel ,patch or ,the most common ,injection .Legitimate steroids are created by pharmaceutical companies and delivered through hospitals and pharmacies via prescription ,while almost all "street"steroids come into the U.S.from Asia .Those typically arrive in a powder form and are mixed with various oils before before being put into vials for sale.For these illegal steroids ,no quality control is applied ,contamination is common and they may not be what the purchaser thinks they are -either the type of steroids or the dosage .Easy to purchase ,they are sold illicitly in gyms or online ;try an Internet search for "buy steroids "and you will find millions of links peddaling steroids .Taylor met his dealer at our local gym .
Dangers of anabolic steroids use
Even pharmaceutical steroids can do serious damage to the body and the mind when not used properly under a doctor's guidance .The possible effects of continual unregulated abuse include :
Enlarged heart /increased risk of heart attack
Water and salt retention leading to high blood pressure
Elevated cholesterol and triglycerides
Blood clotting disorders
Liver cysts /liver cancer
Increased chance of injury to tendons ,ligaments and muscles
Jaundice ,trembling and aching joints
Harm to musculoskeletal system -bones stop growing
Hypertension
Severe depression
Aggressive behavior
Signs of steroid use
There are a number of signs that can help us spot a steroid user .The following list highlights the common symptoms of anabolic steroid use .
Physical
Fast weight gain /rapid increase in muscle mass
Acne ,especially on the back
Oily skin
Puffiness in the rists ,neck and ankles
Male pattern hair loss
Changes in breast size -larger for males (gynecomastia),smaller for females
Deeper voice in females
Facial hair growth in females
Injection sites (blood spots on underwear)
Persistent bad breath
Behavior
Sudden desire to work out at gym ,sometimes upto 2-3 times
per day
Becoming secretive and lying
Stealing or losing belongings /money
Paranoia -displaying feelings of mistrust or fear
Mood swings
Uncontrolled aggression and sudden acts of violence ,aka "roid
rage
"
Depression that is sometimes severe and may include thoughts of suicide
Reckless behavior
Giving away valuable possessions
Drug and alcohol abuse
CONT...
(What can you do ?Pl read in Part III)
APEDs(Appearance and performance enhancing
drugs)?
They come in the form of both anabolic steroids and unregulated dietary supplements .Steroids are synthetic testosterone -drugs developed for legitimate medical reasons that are misused by some to get bigger ,faster and stronger .Typical application methods are by pill ,cream ,gel ,patch or ,the most common ,injection .Legitimate steroids are created by pharmaceutical companies and delivered through hospitals and pharmacies via prescription ,while almost all "street"steroids come into the U.S.from Asia .Those typically arrive in a powder form and are mixed with various oils before before being put into vials for sale.For these illegal steroids ,no quality control is applied ,contamination is common and they may not be what the purchaser thinks they are -either the type of steroids or the dosage .Easy to purchase ,they are sold illicitly in gyms or online ;try an Internet search for "buy steroids "and you will find millions of links peddaling steroids .Taylor met his dealer at our local gym .
Dangers of anabolic steroids use
Even pharmaceutical steroids can do serious damage to the body and the mind when not used properly under a doctor's guidance .The possible effects of continual unregulated abuse include :
Enlarged heart /increased risk of heart attack
Water and salt retention leading to high blood pressure
Elevated cholesterol and triglycerides
Blood clotting disorders
Liver cysts /liver cancer
Increased chance of injury to tendons ,ligaments and muscles
Jaundice ,trembling and aching joints
Harm to musculoskeletal system -bones stop growing
Hypertension
Severe depression
Aggressive behavior
Signs of steroid use
There are a number of signs that can help us spot a steroid user .The following list highlights the common symptoms of anabolic steroid use .
Physical
Fast weight gain /rapid increase in muscle mass
Acne ,especially on the back
Oily skin
Puffiness in the rists ,neck and ankles
Male pattern hair loss
Changes in breast size -larger for males (gynecomastia),smaller for females
Deeper voice in females
Facial hair growth in females
Injection sites (blood spots on underwear)
Persistent bad breath
Behavior
Sudden desire to work out at gym ,sometimes upto 2-3 times
per day
Becoming secretive and lying
Stealing or losing belongings /money
Paranoia -displaying feelings of mistrust or fear
Mood swings
Uncontrolled aggression and sudden acts of violence ,aka "roid
rage
"
Depression that is sometimes severe and may include thoughts of suicide
Reckless behavior
Giving away valuable possessions
Drug and alcohol abuse
CONT...
(What can you do ?Pl read in Part III)
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