... but toxic to them? According to an article in Time magazine one culprit is undoubtedly global warming. Global warming increases the amount of carbon dioxide in our air. While that is good news for plants since they breathe in carbon dioxide, it's bad news for our ... no wonder that 250,000 asthma related deaths are reported to the World Health Organization each year. Urbanization is another culprit of the pollen flood. The baking effect of the concrete used in many urban areas causes increased temperatures and creates a haven for ragweed. Reports show that pollen seasons are ... reduce ...

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... doing this are very serious. The side effects of steroids on the body are very harmful. Steroids have bad side affects that come along with them. The adverse effects of Steroids on the body are not pretty and don't even sound good. Steroids cause: Muscle cramps, Aching joints, and Increased risk of muscle tears, Increased risk of tendon injuries. These are a few of the reasons that the leagues try to ... mania and depression. These are just the bad effects that have to do with the sports side of things. Not including the side effects that occur to the body that the athletes have to deal...

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... young women" (2). Men, women, and children may all experience serious side effects once they begin their steroid cycles. There are many physical side effects in men even though anabolic steroids are derived from a male sex hormone. Several of these side effects include reduced sperm count, impotence, breast development, shrinking of the testicles and difficulty while urinating. ("Anabolic Steroids, Drugs" 3). Since steroids are based from a male hormone, women often experience a masculinization effect ... . These side effects include facial hair growth, deepened voice, breast reduction, ...

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... some cases lethal, side effects"(Voy). Side effects such as heart disease, prostate cancer, acne, mood swings, hair loss and high blood pressure can be seen in male users of steroids. Women may also contract some of these diseases as well as growing male sex organs. There are serious side effects that can effect anyone using anabolic steroids. On top of the health risks that anabolic steroids may produce, it has ... been argued that steroids give athletes an unfair advantage over other athletes. Steroids help build muscle, and in certain ... 't AIDS and HIV patients be more susceptible...

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... these changes are responsible for some of the behavior changes in users of steroids like increased hostility and aggressiveness. Even though there not supposed to some of the masculinizing effects of testosterone still show on users of anabolic steroid. People whom use them sometimes develop acne, depend voice, abnormal hair growth. Some of these side effects can not be reversed. The most severe effect of anabolic steroids is on the liver they ... sit down for he next three days," said a 19 year old teenager from Arizona (Schrof, 57). Not all the side effects have been determined yet. S...

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... 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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... circulating estrogen levels in the body (Riccio 2000) Though the sex drive in males is to increase the cases of erectile dysfunction increases as well. Hair loss is another side effect. (Kuipers, section 2) Men may begin using multiple drugs to counteract side effects of anabolic steroids including anti-estrogens. Female steroid use is on the rise due to many factors. A Survey conducted in ... while there was no difference in the type I muscle fiber (type I is responsible for slow twitch, endurance motions) (Kadi & Eriksson & Holmner & Thornell, 1999) This study proves training with ste...

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... uses. For example they can be used to treat cancer and asthma. (Dishong "Steroids" 3) Also, athletes using anabolic steroids see rapid and remarkable results. Great increases in strength and stamina, and also rapid muscle mass buildups are characteristics of steroid users. (CIF 3) However, anabolic steroids have over fifty documented adverse side effects. Some minor side effects include: baldness, bloody vomits, bad breath, chills, headaches, heart attack, hairiness, nausea ... , rashes, blood poisoning, stroke and weight gain. (Dishong "Steroids" 2) Also, long-term sexual side effects c...

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... magazines played a large role in their decision to use. Forty-two percent of admitted users claimed that seeing famous athletes who looked like they had used steroids was their reason for starting use. 6 The third problem seems to be the most severe. It has to do with the emotional side-effects of steroids. The more people use these drugs, the more they will be likely to ... experience "roid rage". As the population of users explodes we have seen and will see more and more violence and sexual crimes related to the drug. Unlike most ... themselves, they would be giving them to Christ as...

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... abuse starts when people use artificial anabolic steroids to increase their testosterone levels. This creates an abnormal amount of testosterone in the body, which has many side effects we are aware of and some that we are still discovering. Steroids, like any other drug put into the body, has side effects. The reason why most people use anabolic steroids is for the growth in their muscles and increased ... be active that is pathological. (78). As with in any drug taken, there are going to be side effects. Even if a drug is taken for a medical reason, there could be unwanted side effects...

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... ; the third is the sometimes-prolonged recovery from relatively minor injuries like an ankle sprain (Sabock 263). Some general side effects of using anabolic steroids include severe acne, edema, glucose intolerance and insulin resistance, hair loss, hepatotoxicity, and increased risk of cardiovascular disease (Koziris. 2000). Although anabolic steroids are derived from a male sex hormone, men who take them may actually experience a "feminization" effect along with a ... not only by exercising but using anabolic steroids. Steroids are not only illegal; they are also dangerous to a person'...

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... So they go back to their quick fix of steroids. The people who choose to take anabolic steroids fail to see the long and winding road they face, for the treatment of their harmful, and in some cases deadly side effects, all thanks to anabolic steroids. According to the N.I.D.A (National Institute on Drug Abuse) anabolic steroids is the familiar name given to synthetic substances ... The fear and the realization that they cannot keep all of the gains that they have acquired without using the steroids, the mental addiction slowly sets in." Negative Physical Side Effects It simply amazes me ...

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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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... form were discovered to be especially hazardous for the liver, however the injectable steroids are not free of side effects either. There is no free ride with steroids, and there is always a price to pay with either form. [Anabolic Steroids, 2000, (1:1)] Despite all of the astounding information regarding the possible side effects, one question still remains. Why do athletes continue to put themselves in ... . Weight is gained, the voice deepens, the skin roughens, a mustache may appear, and baldness could occur. The reason for these side effects is due to the high amounts of testosterone...

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... again. In addition, users frequently combine several different types of steroids to maximize their effectiveness while minimizing negative effects, a process known as stacking. Reports indicate that use of anabolic steroids produces increases in lean muscle mass, strength, and ability to train longer and harder; but long-term, high dose effects of steroid use are largely unknown. The major side effects of anabolic steroid use include liver tumors, jaundice, fluid retention ... to supplement his workouts. The product is not banned by Major League Baseball, but team physicians are skeptic...

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... early retirement. That is not the worst of the many effects of steroids that can plague an athlete. Steroids are proven to cause heart decease, stroke, and liver cancer. Plus the added muscle mass affects tendon, muscle, and skeleton integrity (Juicy, 2). The use of anabolic steroids also effects some less dangerous physical and mental side effect. Some of the physical side effects are the growth of breast tissue, shrinking testicles, impotence, infertility, baldness ... , and acme (Anabolic, 2). There are also many psychological effects ... ...

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... (Silverstien 17-18). They are also a wide variety of over-the-counter (OTC) supplements. The effects of detramental supplements to the body such as steroids. Steroids have a list of some harmful effects of steroid use like, Heart Disease, Liver Cancer, Kidney Failure, Acne, and Ulcers. Athelets also can abotain HIV from the shared needles (Patton 6). Creatine also has some severe side effects. A few are Liver Inflamation, Muscle cramping, and head ... (Silverstein 54). One bad point to that is drug dogs are unable to sniff out steroids. Bodybuilding compettions disallow the use od stero...

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... huge. Not only was he the biggest kid around he was one of the biggest guys in the gym. He still uses steroids to this day and is getting so big that it is starting to look ridiculous. When you take steroids, there are some extreme consequences that go with it. Steroids cause side effects that are extremely noticeable and naked to the eye. " Unlike almost ... manifest for months, years and even decades. Therefore, long after you gave them up you may develop side effects"( ESPN.com). Over time steroids can cause heart attacks or liver cancer, not to mention all the disgusting acne that o...

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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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... phenomenal only a few years ago. Today's players are bigger and stronger than the baseball heroes of yesterday and many sports writers and baseball analysts suspect the reason involves the use of anabolic-androgenic steroids. Anabolic-androgenic steroids are commonly used, however, do the affects of steroids, the risks of steroids and the consequences of steroids show players that this is a situation you might want to keep your self away from ... even decades. Therefore, long after you gave them up you may develop side effects." (Wadler, 7/13/03). These side effects include impotence, m...

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... same category as training and nutrition, unlike steroids these two are not life-threatening. A diet physically prepares the body for training. Unlike a diet, steroids chemically alter the hormones to make the body stronger. Many dangers are involved with taking steroids. Possible side effects to males include impotence, development of breasts and shrinking testicles. Females usually experience more "masculinizing" effects like, growth of facial hair, and breast reduction (Anabolic ... Steroids). These conditions are only temporary and users return to normal when steroid use is stopped. ...

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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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... . He argues that this testing could do more harm than good because it forces the viewer to question what achievements are real and which ones are tainted with the presence of steroids. This stance prompts the idea that if the premier athletes from every sport all got caught using performance enhancers then the luster and appeal sports would greatly decrease. Sharp insists ... palpitations and increased risk for heart attack and stroke" (par. 5). Along with these physical issues, "the DEA lists mood swings, irritability, nervousness, depression, hostility and delusions as potential side e...

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... substances related to the male sex hormones (http://www.nida.nih.gov/researchreports/steriods/anabolicsteroids.html). They encourage the growth of skeletal muscle and the development of male sexual characteristics, and also have some other effects (http://www.nida.nih.gov/researchreports/steriods/anabolicsteroids.html). Anabolic steroids are also a very powerful drug that athletes take to boost athletic performance (http://www.aap.org/family ... this by acting as the bodies" natural male hormone, testosterone (http://www.aap.org/family/steroids.htm). Some other physical side affects hig...

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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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