... knowing the overdose can cause several side effects. "Anabolic steroid abuse has been associated with a wide range of adverse side effects ranging from some that are physically unattractive, such as acne and breast development in men, to others that are life threatening, such as heart attacks and liver cancer."" (N.I.D.A. why par 12) So what is really happening in the human ... even young athletes can just die on the field or on the court, which should scare people of taking steroids but these facts are under reported. Steroid abuse can cause acne, cysts, and oily hair and skin. Many...

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... of the skin, tissues, and body fluids), fluid retention, high blood pressure, increase in LDL (bad cholesterol), and decrease in HDL (good cholesterol). Other side effects include kidney tumors, severe acne, and trembling. Also, people who inject steroids with shared needles run the risk of contracting or transmitting hepatitis, or HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. In addition, there are some ... ...

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... hair growth, deepened voice, breast reduction, and menstrual cycle changes (Anabolic Steroids, Drugs" 3). The use of anabolic steroids also has an adverse effect on all the skin. It may cause acne, cysts, and oily hair and skin ("Anabolic Abuse" 5). As stated in "Anabolic Steroids, Drugs and Sports, "Anabolic steroids can halt growth prematurely in adolescents. What happens is the steroids cause ... ...

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