1. Steroids, Illegal Or Not, A Quick Fix For Some Athletes
Anabolic steroids are a drug containing hormones which can be used to increase strength and promote muscle growth. Competitive weightlifters began using these steroids around the 1950s as a way to increase their athletic performance and gain an upper hand on the rest of their competitors. ... Steroids can also be physiologically addictive, and when started, users: particularly athletes, enjoy the physical benefits of increased size, strength, and endurance, some so much that they are reluctant to stop even when told about the risks. ...
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