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In the world today, there has been a significant increase in the use of anabolic steroids among high school and college athletes. Webster’s Dictionary defines anabolic steroids as “any of numerous compounds containing a 17-carbon 4-ring system and including the sterols and various hormones (as anabolic steroids) and glycosides. ... The hormone’s anabolic effect helps the body retain dietary protein, which helps the athletes in the development of muscles. These steroids have few benefits, but they are quickly outweighed by the risks in taking them (Wadler).
There are two main types of steroids, steroids taken by mouth, or steroids that get injected into a muscle. The steroids that are taken by mouth are referred to as “orals,” while the steroids that are injected are known as “oils. ...
Many reasons that people would invest all of this risk would be to become a better athlete. Many people in the world think that bigger is better and steroids will make a person bigger. ... According to “Adolescents and Anabolic Steroids: A Subject Review (RE9720)” there are seven desired benefits or effects of anabolic steroids as seen by these sports stars. ... All of these things look very promising to an athlete until they get involved in them or actually do research to see the negative aspects of steroids.
There are different effects of steroids when taking unprescribed to better one’s performance. Obviously, there is a physical effect, followed up by an emotional or psychological effect.
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