1. Steroids The term “steroid” applies to many fat soluble organic compounds such as cholesterol or human hormones

2. Anabolic Androgenic Anabolic Androgenic steroids refer to synthetic steroids which are man made and are similar to the male hormone testosterone

3. Anabolic Anabolic means tissue building

4. Androgenic Androgenic means to make masculine

5. Medical Treatment Steroids were created for the treatment of certain medical issues such as cancers and anemia, along with a delay in maturation in children

6. Ways in which Steroids are Taken Pill Form – Orally Injected – Using a needle Cream – Blended or rubbed into the skin

7. Stacking Steroids Stacking steroids refers to taking several different types of steroids at one time for certain desired effects.

8. Cycles of Steroids Cycles is a term that refers to taking several different types of steroids for about 6 to 12 weeks and then stopping or abstaining from using these steroids for a certain time period. Then the process is repeated.

9. Physiological Long Term Effects Steroids can be an ironic drug, males take them to build more masculine bodies, yet they may wind up with more feminine characteristics. They may also take them to grow bigger but it may wind up preventing growth

10. Steroids Do Not Steroids are taken to enhance strength and performance, but so far no evidence proves that it actually does this, it may help to build muscle only if the user maintains a strenuous exercise program.

11. Steroids help muscles grow Using steroids may help muscles to grow, but they do not help your tendons and ligaments to grow and therefore the user may experience injuries because the tendons and ligaments can not handle the growth of the larger muscle.

12. Steroids cause a host of side effects Some side effects from using steroids are: Acne Growth plates closing prematurely which can stunt your growth Liver and Prostate Cancer

13. Males may experience Males may experience the following problems if they are using steroids: Shrunken testicles which can lower your sperm count Prostate cancer or problems associated with your prostate gland Enlarged breasts which is a feminine characteristic

14. Females may experience Females may experience the following problems if they use steroids: Problems with their menstrual cycles such as it being skipped or stopped Develop facial hair a masculine characteristic Deeper voice a masculine characteristic Hair loss

15. Both Males and Females Both males and females may develop the following problems while using steroids: Cardiovascular problems with their heart Possibility of having a stroke High blood pressure High cholesterol levels Liver disease Rashes from injections

16. Psychological Long Term Effects A psychological long term effect which can occur from using steroids is “Roid Rage” which is an uncontrollable violent outburst which can become physical and in some cases deadly. Mood disorders or mood swings Suicidal tendencies

17. Addiction People who use steroids can become addicted to steroids both physiologically and psychologically. People who quit using steroids often experience some withdrawal symptoms such as fatigue, dissatisfaction with their body image, depression, suicidal tendencies, and a desire to use more steroids.