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Teens are likely to abuse steroids, as they crave physical advantages (most athletes consider their sport a profession during their late teens). In addition, they may be addicted to steroids after being prescribed steroids to treat their hormonal issues. However, this could lead to many other side effects. Most likely including the stop of growth.

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The history of sports enhancing drugs can be traced back to the third century BC. During this time, the Greek physician, Galen, reports that athletes used stimulants to improve their physical performance. However, the anabolic steroid gained popularity in the US during the 1950s, as athletes and body builders began usage. The usage continues today, despite frequent drug tests. For example, Michael Phelps (world famous swimmer) has been tested positive for steroids.

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Increased appetite
Change in mood
Paranoid (jealousy)
Severe irritability
Delusions
Impaired judgement

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Stunted growth
More facial and body hair
Deepened voice
Shrinking testicles and risk of prostate cancer in men
Development of breasts in men
Change/stop of menstrual period for women
Risk for cardiovascular disease
Baldness

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Steroids are commonly prescribed to treat diseases which cause muscle loss. For example, cancers and AIDs. They are also prescribed for hormonal issues. For example, delayed puberty.

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Those who use anabolic steroids most likely want to gain muscle mass. The increase in muscle mass does take place in all anabolic steroid takers. For low doses, training exercises must be repeated to increase muscle mass noticeably.

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Anabolic steroids are synthetic forms of the male hormone testosterone.  As a result, users are able to gain muscle mass easily. Anabolic steroids can be taken through pills or injections.

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Steroids are stimulants. Anabolic steroids increase the amount of testosterone in the subject's body. This stimulate's weight gain and muscle growth.

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Arnolds
Gym Candy
Juice
Pumpers
Roids
Stackers
Weight trainers

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Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids (Anabolic means tissue building. Androgenic means enhanced male characteristics)