Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Do Teenagers Use Steroids?

With the increased tends and usage of steroids questions about anabolic steroid usage and teens continually arise. Do teenagers actually use this drug? The answer is yes, teens absolutely use the drug for the same reason many professional athletes use the drug. Steroids are used by many teens in order to perform better athletically as well as to obtain that stellar physique.

Many teens that use the drug unfortunately have not done the research that they should have before taking such a serious substance. The use of steroids definitely have some positive effects on athletic performance and muscle gain, however there are some harmful side effects associated with the drug as well that a lot of teens are not aware of.

- Long term adverse effects on the liver
- Testicular atrophy
- Decreased sex drive
- Long term cardiovascular problems

These are just a few of the side effects of using steroids. Some of these can be avoided if the drug is taken properly. However, teens are simply taking the drug without thinking about the long-term health effects. They just want to see results to meet their goals in the quickest way possible. It is unfortunate that the steroid trends are increasing in teens but there is no doubt steroid use is prevalent in high schools today.

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