Anabolic Steroids

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Anabolic Steroids

• Male sex hormones Testosterone
• Deepening of voice
• Increased facial hair
• Growth of sex gland

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Anabolic Steroids

• Increased muscle mass
• Controls distribution of fat
• Increased protein
• Increased calcium in bones

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Side Effects

• Closing of growth plates of long bones
• Acne
• Increased susceptibility to infection
• Liver disorder/tumors
• Risk of cardiovascular disease

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Psychological Effects

• Abrupt mood change
• Increased aggressiveness
• Craving
• roid rage

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Reason for use

• Competition in sports
• To be stronger
• To be fast
• To look big
• To satisfy everyone else
• To overall increase performance