... gram of protein per pound of body weight every day and atleast 3 grams of complex carbohydrates per pound of body weight. If this can not be accomplished the chances of receiving side effects will increase and the steroids will be much more hazardous towards your liver. Side effects, probably one of the main causes that drove many body builders away from steroids. Are side effects common? Usually they are not. Side effects usually ... only occur when a steroid substance is being abused. An example of that would be over dosing to attempt ... gains. Not only will this effect back fire in ...

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... legally administered by prescription to AIDS patients. (Infofax-drug abuse 3.) Although anabolic steroids have their positive values, they can cause many health hazards when abused. Some of the major side effects from abusing anabolic steroids include liver damage and cancer; jaundice ( Yellowish pigmentation of the skin, tissues, and body fluids), fluid retention, high blood pressure, ... steroids with shared needles run the risk of contracting or transmitting hepatitis, or HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. In addition, there are some gender-specific side effects. In males these effects...

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... Steroid use can be taken in different forms and also are usually used in combinations. Steroids can be injected directly into the muscle that the abuser wants to develop; this is often painful and can lead to infection. Abuse of steroids can be the cause of a long list of side effects. Abuse also can affect the mind, causing users to suffer from paranoid jealousy, extreme ... irritability, and impaired judgment from feelings of invincibility and temporary personality changes in some. Unattractive physical attributes, such as acne and insomnia, loss ... them is the most important thing a ...

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... . 31). These are just a few things that can happen if you take steroids. Most men will experience unusual breast development, Shrinking of the testicles and even prostate cancer and skin problems (Steroids pg.-28 & www.steroidlaw.com & 1994-00 Britannica Encyclopedia). Common side effects that may occur in females are, the growth of facial hair, deeper voices, male pattern baldness, menstrual problems, vaginal problems and can ... suffer from skin problems on the body (Steroids pg- 28 & www.steroidlaw.com). It ... consequences that come with them. You may look good for a while but when ...

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... on the market, and it was known that the extra testosterone from the steroids is what caused the increase in performance. It is now illegal to purchase, sell and use steroids. Along with problems with the law, the use of steroids creates many harmful (some fatal) side effects. Some of the side effects are: water retention, acne, increased aggression, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, impotence, and a severe liver disease called Jaundice ... . There are many different types of steroids along with different ways to take them. A popular and widely used steroid ... ...

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... gain strength, build muscle, and boost athletic performance. Other parts of the population have also begun to take steroids as well. Athletes' use of steroids is very popular these days, but even though steroids do produce quick gains in muscle size, they also have some very serious side effects. So, what are steroids? Steroids are drug or hormonal substances chemically and pharmacologically related to testosterone (other than estrogen, ... tapering the dose toward the end of the cycle. The escalation of steroid use can vary with different types of training. For example, body builders an...

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... anabolic or androgenic steroids. Females also use the drug, many for bodybuilding competitions. Females then may have a side effect called Masculinization. That is when females and in some cases even males have an increase in facial and body hair. The hair on their head starts to thin and their voice deepens dramatically. All of this and a growth in aggression are side effects from masculinization. ... One effect that only occurs in females is the reduction of their breast size. For some men an abnormal enlargement of the breast may occur while on steroids. If caught early enough it can ...

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... has resulted in the widely held mistaken view that the use by athletes of anabolic steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs is a problem on par with heroin and cocaine abuse), the use of drugs, such as anabolic steroids, by athletes is a problem, not because of the addictive and dangerous side-effects of these compounds, but because these drugs offer an unfair advantage to the athletes ... who don't use them." Anabolic steroids were developed in Europe around 1930 to treat undernourished and healing patients after ... surgery. Anabolic steroids are a drug containing hormones whic...

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... bodies for certain sports, however they completely disregard the obvious short term and long term effects that are associated with the steroids. From past high school experiences I have seen the effects of steroids first hand. All of the male athletes that used steroids only had one reason to take them, which was to get an advantage over their opponents ... would change extensively. The National Institute of Drug Abuse estimates that 500,000 young Americans are taking steroids every year. The number of sophomore boys taking steroids increased from 2% to 2.7% last year and since 1991 the...

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... turns out to be completely fake and can never get a refund or return it. Can steroids create an incredible gains in strength and physique? Yes, but at what life risking threat is worth it; liver failure, kidney failure, increased blood pressure? Besides life threatening causes, the side effects is something also to worry about; balding, testicle shrinkage, bitch tits for men and ... for women deepening of the voice, facial hair, and rough skin. Steroids are also not cheap and the effects of them usually aren't permanent. In the end I believe steroids should not be used for physicality in...

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... to work out more frequently and for longer periods of time. Someone who takes steroids would be taking in ten times as much testosterone as one normally would. All of this sounds great in theory, but that is only how it helps you. Next you must know why you shouldn't use them. Steroids have harmful effects on both mind and body. The most damaging, however ... , occur to the body. When a male takes anabolic steroids he can suffer acne, a high-pitched voice, hair loss ... more like men due to the testosterone being in their system. They have a deepened voice, hair growth, acne, and infert...

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... aggressiveness, but what people don't realize is that there are a lot of side effects, which some can be fatal" (Yesalis & Cowart 36). Throughout this paper you will be informed of who uses steroids, the side effects of using steroids, as well as how and why steroids are taken. Anabolic steroids, more correctly referred to as anabolic-androgenic steroids, are a class of drugs typically taken by athletes and weight trainers to increase muscle mass ... , strength and endurance or to improve their appearance. Wright and Cowart authors of Anabolic Steroid stated, "Although many young men ......

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... aggressiveness, but what people don't realize is that there are a lot of side effects, which some can be fatal" (Yesalis & Cowart 36). Throughout this paper you will be informed of who uses steroids, the side effects of using steroids, as well as how and why steroids are taken. Anabolic steroids, more correctly referred to as anabolic-androgenic steroids, are a class of drugs typically taken by athletes and weight trainers to increase muscle mass ... , strength and endurance or to improve their appearance. Wright and Cowart authors of Anabolic Steroid stated, "Although many young men ......

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... to turn yellow in color. Another effect, steroids may change natural hair growth. For instance, steroids can cause premature balding in men. Steroids can also cause facial and body hair to grow faster. Steroids can even cause the enlargement of breasts and the shrinkage of testicles. Athletes taking the drug should carefully consider these side effects. In addition, steroids may also cause sexual changes to the body. ... In the early stages of steroid use, sexual libido may ... will be permanent and irreversible. Sever damage to these organs may even lead to death. An athlete must cons...

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... " (Tuttle 92). If a drug can help an athlete get an edge, why not take it? There are many drawbacks to taking steroids or creatine. Since steroids have been around longer, there is more knowledge about their effects than those of creatine. Steroids "have a large number of side effects: liver disease and jaundice, acne, breast development, violent mood changes, depression, tendon rupture, high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, decreased sperm ... count, and atrophy of the testicles" (Boyle 24). "Some athletes have given up sports entirely or even committed suicide once they stopped us...

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... , called mega doses, to produce faster results. Taking these kinds of anabolic steroids, is a particularly dangerous method known as "stacking". What leads to negative side effects? The biggest factor leading to negative side effects is misuse. Most of the negative effects are more prevalent in a person who has used large quantities of androgenic substances for extended periods of time. Steroids can cause health problems, which leads to many changes inside the ... fighting and/or destroying property. Hallucinations- seeing or hearing things that are not really there. Paranoia- extreme fe...

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... " and androgenic means "masculinizing". Testosterone's natural androgenic side effects are male maturity, growth of body hair and deepening voice. The hormone's anabolic effects are retaining proteins which aids in the muscle building process. "Although there are many types of steroids with varying degrees of anabolic and androgenic properties, it's the anabolic property of steroids that lures athletes."(Wadler17) That is the part of the steroid that builds the muscles that ... noble goal, but they undermined their efforts by exaggerating the dangers."(Collins89) He complains that doctor...

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... or Not To Use The use of steroids to gain muscle mass is quick and effective, but it has some serious negative effects as well. Steroid use is more common than most people think. Weight lifters and other athletes use them to gain strength very ... quickly, but after they stop using them and lose some strength, they become trapped in the steroid cycle. First, the benefits of steroids are very plain to ... and he can get ready for competitions in a much shorter time. A lot of people do not see anything wrong with steroids because the body already produces testosterone; therefore steroid...

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... collegiate level, the high school level and the pre-high school level. Some doctors and researchers believe moderate steroid use in adults can have positive results with few side effects, almost all doctors agree steroids are dangerous for children and teens. But steroid use continues to rise among youngsters because they feel that they can get the same results as the adults. A study ... performed by the Performance Enhancing Substances in Sport and Exercise found that in 2000, there was prevalent use among eighth-graders similar to that of high school seniors. Steroids can help turn a ...

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... aromatase, it is possible for estrogenic side effects to occur. ­­To avoid the health issues, it highly suggested that intake of water should be constant and cycle-aids like N2Gaurd and Cardarine should be used along with Dianabol. Women are suggested not to take Dianabol as severe masculinising side effects could occur. If a woman is on steroids for a long period and is ... considering giving birth, it is suggested that their physician knows about. If women use Dianabol to gain muscle mass, the possible side effects are breast reduction, clitoral enlargement, an increment of body hair...

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... , decrease in breast size and irregularity of the menstrual cycle (Meer 61). In men steroids cause shrinkage of the testicles, decreases in sperm count, sterility, impotence, prostate enlargement and growth of female breast. In both men and women hair loss, liver ailments, acne, and cancer are very common. The side effects and reactions from the usage of anabolic steroids are endless. Along with the physical ... problems, there are also mental reactions associated with the usage of steroids. This drug becomes very addictive and damaging to the mind. It causes violent episodes, which an a...

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... illegal through out the United States. People who use this drug inject it into their veins with hypodermic needles. The drug is very dangerous because most of the time other poisons like rat poisoning are added to it. It's a lot like the drugs cocaine and crack, which are also very much ... use these drugs always don't know what they are doing or thinking. Hallucinogens are drugs that affect the nervous system and the brain. The user of this drug may have visions or perceive the world in a very disorientated way. The drug LSD, also known as acid is mostly used. This drug ... attacks tha...

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... stronger. In the early eighties many athletes began to use one of the most commonly known sport-performance drugs: steroids. Back then, not much was known about anabolic steroids other than they highly developed muscle mass. Today, it is common knowledge that the use of steroids will lead to serious health problems. Since steroids are very dangerous and illegal, many athletes have begun to use ... dietary supplements to enhance muscle performance. Creatine monohydrate is the latest supplement to enter the market. This dietary supplement allows an athlete to enhance muscle output in orde...

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... long-term results are not so glamorous. There have been cases of mortality as well as death from cancer. The list goes on and on from increased facial hair growth and acne to heart disease and effects on the nervous system development and functioning. The main reason for someone to take steroids is to increase strength and performance, but ironically it decreases performance ... for the muscle to heal-which is too long to not train. Anabolic steroids not only affect the athlete physically but also mentally, socially and their family life. Personality changes include an increase sense of...

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... and tall. The causes that drive these people to attain beautiful bodies are the media stereotypes, suffering from low self- esteem and peer pressure. This essay will also outline the effects of obtaining the perfect physique which include eating disorders, drug abuse and medical problems. The main cause that encourages young people to seek beautiful bodies is the media stereotypes (Healey, 1999 ... but what they do not know is that bulimia and anorexia can cost them their life (Healey, 1999). Apart from that, the effect of having low self-esteem is, it can lead young people to use drugs...

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