anabolic steroids by david jachimowicz 12/19/13 sec. 8-1
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Anabolic Steroids By David Jachimowicz
12/19/13Sec. 8-1
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Type of Drug
• Anabolic steroids are used by people who to build muscle.• Anabolic means “muscle building”.• The full name for anabolic steroids is anabolic-androgenic steroids.• Taken orally or injected into the muscles.• Can be medically prescribed.• Can also be taken in a cream or gel form.
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Main Effects
• Anabolic steroids increase mainly the size of muscles, but with multiple side effects.• They do not produce a “high” feeling in
the user.• They can affect the brain, but will not
right away.• Are known to cause extreme mood
swings, known as “’roid rage”.
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Appearance
• Comes in multiple forms.• Known forms are liquid, used in injections and when taken orally.• Cream or gel, spread over the desired areas.• Pills can also contain anabolic steroids.
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Addiction and Treatment
• Addiction begins after taking one dose, relatively similar to after eating a cookie.• Withdrawal symptoms such as nausea occur
after a break from taking the drug.• Steroid cravings are also common during or
after addiction.• Treatment is similar to any other addiction
treatment.
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Works Cited
.com, STEROID. "Anabolic Steroids." STEROID.com n.pag. STEROID.com. Web. 18 Dec 2013. <http://www.steroid.com/
Of Drug Abuse, National Institute . "DrugFacts: Anabolic Steroids." DrugFacts n.pag. NIH. Web. 18 Dec 2013. <http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/anabolic-steroids>.