Steroid Usage

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Steroid Usage
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Steroids What are They?

• Steroids promote muscle growth.
• Large number of hormone like substances.
• Testosterone like drugs which increase protein
  production in the body.
• Helps increase muscle mass and stamina.

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Uses for Steroids.

• Self esteem booster.
• Enhances physical appearance.
• Performance Enhancer.

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Steroids and Athletics Pros

• Quickly builds strength and stamina.
• Increases bulk with minimal effort.
• Allows you to push your physical limits.

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Steroids and Athletics Cons

• Causes negative health effects on the internal
  systems of athletes.
• Creates a disadvantage for other competitors.
• Requires expensive drug testing.

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Health Implications Pros

• They help treat medical conditions.
• Can help increase body mass and stamina.
• Increases oxygen flow in the circulatory system.

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Health Implications Cons

• Long- and short-term damage to body system.
• Can lead to male breast growth.
• May cause infertility.

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Social Issues Pros

• Increases self confidence.
• Maintains the image of having a perfect body.

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Social Issues Cons

• Falsely portrays the image of a perfect body.
• Users can become dependent on steroids.
• Deteriorates the ideals of fair competition.
• Increased testosterone levels cause sudden bursts
  of rage.

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Pros Summary

• Increases body mass for chronically ill patients.
• Promotes muscle growth and stamina.

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Cons Summary

• Endless list of negative health side effects.
• Creates conflict in athletic situations.

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Solutions

• Impose stiffer penalties for illegal steroid use.
• Increase funding for research towards medical
  purposes.
• Zero tolerance for steroid usage in all athletic
  events.

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Thank You We wish you good health!
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