Information Sheet on Steroids

10 Things You Need to Know About Steroids

1. If you take steroids you still have to work out to get a buff body - they are not a "bod in a bottle".
2. Steroids cause terrible acne and acne scarring, not to mention the dreaded "backne" (acne on the back).
3. "Roid Rage" exists and is scary not only for the anger recipient, but also for the person having the rage.
4. Steroid use in teens can stunt normal growth and development.
5. Steroid use can cause hair loss, excessive acne, formation of "mini breasts" or extra tissue around the nipples, impotency, penile shrinking and low to no sperm production in teen aged boys - many of these effects are irreversible.
6. Steroid use can cause facial hair, deepening of the voice, clitoral enlargement, breast shrinkage, hair loss, and menstrual irregularities in teen aged girls - many of these effects are irreversible.
7. Steroids cause liver damage, jaundice, high blood pressure, severe acne, trembling, heart arhythmia and inability to properly regulate body temperature.
8. There are withdrawl symptoms involved in quitting steroids including; illness, dizziness, vision problems, anxiety, depression and tremors.
9. Steroids cause behavioral abnormalities like; excessive anger, paranoia, ego centricity, frustration, mistrust and aggression and these changes can last even after the steroid use has stopped.
10. Steroid use robs you of the satisfaction of succeeding on your own athletic merits.