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PRESCRIPTION & STEROIDS

Pharmaceutical GHB, Rohypnol,
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the street. They’re just as dangerous. http://dasis3.samhsa.gov and mental effects of These medical
Abusing them is just as illegal. pharmaceutical abuse, sedatives and
the difference between anesthetics have
Detecting Pharmaceutical
Dependency abuse and addiction, become widely
Abuse and Addiction
Pharmaceutical addiction can also be called dependency.
Abuse is any use of a medicine other than as Here are some questions that might help to clarify if one is treatment options, abused as date rape
prescribed or intended. This is illegal and very drug dependent:
dangerous. Even a seemingly harmless medication
such as aspirin can be deadly if overused. Have I given up things that I once enjoyed in order to use inpatient and outpatient drugs. Readers learn
drugs?
Addiction is a physical dependency. Symptoms of Have I ever chosen a chemical over a friend or loved one?
addiction will depend upon the chemical(s) to which facilities and potential how these drugs differ,
one is addicted. Addiction is a disease. The addict has Do drugs interfere with my work or finances?
lost control over their behavior because they have Do I find it difficult to turn down an offer of my favorite
altered their body chemistry. Control can be regained. drug? sources of recovery their effects and how
The addict’s life can be improved immeasurably. Do I need a drug to have a good or even acceptable day?
Abusing medicines can easily lead to addiction. Do I get angry, depressed or snap at people when I am to guard against them.
denied my preferred drugs? funding. Includes a list
Many habitual pharmaceutical users begin as Do I constantly seek and use my favorite drugs?
experimental users or social users. There is much Do I suffer physically or mentally when I stop using
overlap between the two behaviors. Social use is of additional resources.
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Reasons for Steroid Abuse
People abuse anabolic-androgenic steroids
to improve athletic performance, increase
muscle size, and reduce body fat. Steroids Health Damage
can speed up the growth of skeletal muscle, Steroids are far worse for the health than
and they allow athletes to train harder and they are helpful to performance. Most of
W
What are anabolic-androgenic hat are longer. However, the negative impacts of the damage is reversible, but some is per-
steroids?
steroids? steroids on an athlete’s health are much manent or fatal. Steroids cause high blood
A
Anabolic-androgenic steroids arenabol greater than any benefits. pressure, heart palpitations, and heart
s
synthetic male sex hormones, orynthet attacks. Brain damage and kidney damage anabolic
androgens. They are usually called Are steroidal supplements the occur frequently. Liver damage includes STEROIDS
androgegeg
STEROIDS
STEROIDS
“anabolic steroids” or simply
“anabo same thing as steroids? blood-filled capsules that can burst, tumors, Psychological Damage
Steroids harm users’ minds, too. Abusers are
“steroid Certain substances such as DHEA hepatitis, and cancer. Sterility and sexual
“steroids.” Some common slang
names for them are Gym (“Andro”) can be purchased legally dysfunction are common in both sexes, often intensely angry and aggressive—it’s Anabolic steroids are synthetic substances that were
names f
are synthetic substances that were
first developed in the 1930s. While they were originally
first developed in the 1930s. While they were originally
first developed in the 1930s. While they were originally
first developed in the 1930s. While they were originally
Candy, Pumpers, Stackers,
Candy, without a prescription. The substances along with deformed genitals. Some other called “‘Roid rage.” Steroids can act as a found that they also helped to promote
developed to treat medical conditions, researchers soon
developed to treat medical conditions, researchers soon
developed to treat medical conditions, researchers soon
developed to treat medical conditions, researchers soon
developed to treat medical conditions, researchers soon
skeletal muscle growth.
found that they also helped to promote
found that they also helped to promote
A’ A’ As, An
A’s, Anabolics, Roids, Balls, are called “dietary supplements,” but common physical damage includes: “trigger” for violent behavior, blowing up the How are they ABUSED?
Bulls, Gear, and Juice.
Bulls, G they are not food products. Users take • Bad breath and sore throat. abuser’s anger. In fact, several steroid-abusing Steroids can be:
•
Taken orally
them to try to get the same effects as • Acne and rashes. bodybuilders are in prison for murder. • Injected into muscles Abusers may take up to
•
Abusers may take up to
Abusers may take up to
100 times
100 times
Anabolic-androgenic steroids promote
100 times
Anabol from anabolic steroids, but studies of • Body hair and beard in women. • Via skin patches 100 times more than what
100 times
Applied as a gel or cream
100 times more than what
the gro these supplements have shown no desirable • Deep voice and coarse skin in women. The list of negative effects of is prescribed therapeutically.
the growth of skeletal muscle, the anabolic
anabolic steroids on the mind
ef ef e ffff efef cts,
effects, and the development of male sexual effects. These supplements may be as dan- • Feminine breasts in men.
They’re ALSO KNOWN AS:
charact
characteristics, the androgenic effects. gerous as steroids. • Baldness in both sexes. includes: ROIDS WEIGHT TRAINERS
WEIGHT TRAINERS
WEIGHT TRAINERS
ROIDS
ROIDS
• Depression and irritability.
JUICE
JUICE
• JUICE
O
Originally steroids treated males whorigin • Enlarged facial bones. Steroids are abused to: ARNOLDS • GYM CANDY
PUMPERS
PUMPERS
• PUMPERS
ARNOLDS
ARNOLDS
GYM CANDY
need
GYM CANDY
needed more testosterone to grow and • Inability to concentrate. • • Improve athletic performance
de
develop normally. Today they are used Do all elite athletes use anabolic- • Stunted height. • Forgetfulness. • • Increase muscle size HEALTH Effects
• Headaches and insomnia.
by doctors to treat delayed puberty, androgenic steroids? • Lack of interest or energy Reduce body fat • • High blood pressure
•
Recover quickly from exercise
Severe acne and cysts
impotence, and “wasting” of the Not by a long shot! Top athletes’ bodies are • Nausea, vomiting, and for everyday life. men may develop: • • Elevated cholesterol levels
diarrhea.
Ruptured tendons
•
body caused by disease. their fortunes. The best athletes choose to • Water retention and bloating. • Aggressive, violent behavior. • • Baldness • Liver tumors and cancer
Impotence
• Paranoia.
Heart attacks
Breasts
get strong the natural way, with good nutri-
A prescription is required tion, plenty of rest, and lots of hard work. • Bone pain and muscle cramps. • Manic (abnormally excited) episodes. women may develop:
•
A deeper voice
•
in the U.S. and Canada • Eye infections and diseases. • Increased body hair
for any of the 100 steroids. Steroid abuse is found more in certain sports, • Blood clotting difficulties. Don’t ATHLETES PSYCHOLOGICAL Effects
Irregular menstruation
Steroids and Health
M Most illegal steroids are smuggled in but all major sporting organizations ban the www.intheknowzone.com/steroids/damage/ Use Steroids? • • • Mania Paranoia • • Forgetfulness
Hallucinations
from other countries, diverted from pharma-
fr fr f om ot use of steroids and other drugs. Even if they The use of performance enhancing drugs has • Delusions • Uncontrollable
Depression
aggression
been banned by all major sporting organizations.
cies, or
cies, or made in underground laboratories. wanted to, top athletes would not be able to Top athletes recognize that using steroids will
use anabolic-androgenic steroids. Addiction lots of hard work, and plenty of rest.
ultimately hurt their bodies. They choose to get
strong the natural way – through good nutrition,
Who ABUSES Steroids?
How are anabolic-androgenic ow are Teenagers who abuse steroids are at even Anabolic-androgenic steroids are addictive. • • • from bodybuilders to fitness “buffs.” Steroid
H
People of all ages and backgrounds –
More men than women use steroids.
s
steroids used?teroids greater risk of harm than adult elite ath- Users have negative effects, yet they spend • 1.5% of high school seniors report using WITHDRAWAL
Symptoms
Anabolic-androgenic steroids are takennabol letes. Because they are still growing and hundreds of dollars and many hours just to they have used steroids. • • Mood swings
A
steroids in the last year.
6% of middle and high school boys admit
Depression
orally, injected into a muscle, or rubbed on maturing, teens may not reach their full get the drugs. Refusing to quit a harmful Are Steroids ADDICTIVE? • • Insomnia Fatigue
orally, i
ADDICTIVE?
ADDICTIVE?
ADDICTIVE?
the skin
the skin in a gel or cream form. Abusers height, and their reproductive systems can habit is a classic sign of addiction. When addicts, like: • • Steroid cravings
Abusers may become addicted to steroids and
Abusers may become addicted to steroids and
demonstrate behavior similar to other drug
Loss of appetite
•
often take 10 to 100 times more than doc- be permanently damaged. they quit, abusers go through terrible with- • negative consequences. Some steroid users
oftftf en ta
Continuing to use the drugs despite their
Some steroid users
tors giv
tors give for medical conditions. drawal and end up weaker than they started. • Spending large amounts of money or time opioids turn to other drugs, like
Some steroid users may
opioids
turn to other drugs, like
opioids, to counteract these
obtaining the drugs.
withdrawal symptoms
withdrawal symptoms
withdrawal symptoms
withdrawal symptoms
withdrawal symptoms
withdrawal symptoms
withdrawal symptoms.
Experiencing withdrawal once use stops.
STEROIDS
STEROIDS
Sports Against Doping Keep STEROIDS out of your GAME PLAN !
GAME PLAN
GAME PLAN
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