... absorption rate and lifespan. They are more likely to become concentrated in the liver than injectables, some athletes experience side effects such as stomach upset, headache, nausea, and lack of concentration. There are two types of injectables; water-based and oil-based (Anabolic Steroids, par.7). The water-based is dissolved and the oil-based is suspended in a liquid medium. Injectables diffuse ... was diagnosed with brain cancer, after twenty years of continuous steroid use and no side effects (Embleton & Thorne 59). Steve Courson, a former offensive lineman for the Pittsburgh Steeler...

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... used medically in patients which suffer from cancer or aids" (Clayton 22). With these three types of steroids there are only two ways to intake steroids, "by mouth or by injection" (Clayton 22). These two methods have similar muscle growing effects but different side effects. Steroids are often consumed in cycles. Each cycle lasts anywhere from four to eight weeks, but the most ... the opponent. Steroids may give an athlete an edge over a non-steroid user in appearance, performance and strength, but the risks involved from the medical standpoint of steroid abuse are not worth it. A true a...

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