1. Steroids Abuse and Effects

2. What are steroids?  Steroids are manufactured testosterone- like drugs  Taken for legitimate reasons like treatment of asthma lung disease or skin conditions  Can also be used to enhance performance or appearance, these uses are not legal

3. Forms of Steroids  Pills  Liquids  Injections

4. Signs and Symptoms of Use  Rapid weight gain  Rapid muscle development  Acne  Fluid retention  Jaundice  Mood swings  Depression  Aggressive behavior  Premature balding

5. Short Term Effects  Increase muscle mass, strength, and endurance  Liver tumors, jaundice  Water retention  High blood pressure  Bad judgment  Roid Rage  Paranoia  Irritability  Delusions

6. Long Term Effects  Hypertension  High cholesterol  Kidney disease  Stunted growth  Heart damage  Women can have irreversible deepening of the voice, shrinking of breasts, menstrual irregularities, baldness, and hair growth on other parts of the body  Men can have baldness, breast enlargement, sterility, shrinking of testicles, and impotence  Can raise blood sugar by blocking insulin, which can lead to diabetes

7. Social Effects  In addition to the physical and metal effects, social effects take place as well.  Relationships can become strained due to erratic behavior  If use is found out by governing bodies for sports, disqualification will occur

8. Sources  http://www.acde.org/parent/Research.ht m?step=0