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Steroids are not physically addictive but you can become psychologically dependent, so you find it hard to cope without them.

The most common illegal source of obtaining steroids is from smuggling steroids into the United States from other countries such as Mexico and European countries. Smuggling from these areas is easier because a prescription is not required for the purchase of steroids.
Summers, Jeff. Steroids 101. Anabolics.com, Inc., 2002.

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They are taken by pills, injection straight into the muscle, or gel patches.

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To help patients gain weight after a severe illness, injury, or continuing infection. They also are used when patients fail to gain or maintain normal weight because of unexplained medical reasons.

To treat certain types of anemia.

To treat certain kinds of breast cancer in some women.

To treat hereditary angioedema, which causes swelling of the face, arms, legs, throat, windpipe, bowels, or sexual organs.

Main drugs prescribed are:
Corticosteroids - used to treat inflamed tissue.

Summers, Jeff. Steroids 101. Anabolics.com, Inc., 2002.

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A small percentage of teens uses steroids, only 2.5% of kids in 10th grade have tried it.

They are easy to access because the Food and Drug Administration does not put a ban on supplements so they can be bought online.

McKenzie, Precious. “Why Do Friends Turn to Drugs?” Helping a Friend with a Drug Problem, Rosen Publishing, New York, 2017, pp. 22–28. Gale Virtual Reference Library, link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/CX7253300007/GPS?u=lom_inac&sid=GPS&xid=fad413d6. Accessed 2018.

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They were first seen in Germany in the 1930’s and were said to have treated depression.

Later on in the 1940’s they were used by Russian athletes in the Olympics.

Later in the 1980’s they were used mainly by males to enhance physical appearance.

“Anabolic Steroids Category: Stimulants.” DRUGS.ie - Drug and Alcohol Information Ireland, www.drugs.ie/drugtypes/drug/anabolic_steroids.

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Mood swings

Depression with suicidal behavior

Aggression with asualtive behavior

Dramatic decease in size/strength

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For an abuser, who is someone who takes the drug over and over again, there are two reasons they do it.

1. To get bigger at a faster rate, mainly by bodybuilders and athletes to improve their physical performance

2. Some use it to get lean and reduce fat to improve appearance.

“Anabolic Steroids Category: Stimulants.” DRUGS.ie - Drug and Alcohol Information Ireland, www.drugs.ie/drugtypes/drug/anabolic_steroids.

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They are synthetic substances similar to natural ones found in male sex hormone testosterone.

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What Happens When You Take Steroids? | Earth Lab

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The scientific name for Anabolic Steroids is Steroids.
Anabolic Steroids is classified as a stimulant
Slang terms:

1. Arnolds

Deca Durabolin
Dianabol
Primabolan
^All are done through injection^

1. Gym candy

2. Pumpers

3. Roids

4. Stackers

5. Weight trainers

6. Juice

^All are done through pills or injection^

Summers, Jeff. Steroids 101. Anabolics.com, Inc., 2002.

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Hair loss

Liver abnormalities

Sexual reproductive disorder

Shortens life span

Acne

Mood swings

Hallucinations and depression

Paranoia

Men - breast enlargement

Women - facial hair

McKenzie, Precious. “Why Do Friends Turn to Drugs?” Helping a Friend with a Drug Problem, Rosen Publishing, New York, 2017, pp. 22–28. Gale Virtual Reference Library, link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/CX7253300007/GPS?u=lom_inac&sid=GPS&xid=fad413d6. Accessed 2018.