«ILLEGAL DRUGS INFO.» - «ANABOLIC STEROIDS» - Audio - http://maxpages.com/totally4u/Anabolic

NAMES
Trade names include: Sustanon 250, Deca-Durabolin. Dianabol, Anavar and Stanozolol. May be referred to by users as 'roids.

WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE/HOW IT'S TAKEN

Anabolic steroids can only be sold lawfully by a pharmacist to someone with a doctor's prescription.
While possession isn't illegal without a prescription, supply is against the law and Class C penalties apply.
Anabolic steroids are similar to, and include, the male hormone, testosterone.
They are used in medicine to treat anaemia and muscle weakness after surgery.
Don't confuse them with the type of steroids used to treat eczema/asthma. (Some countries treat asthma using Clenbuterol, which is also used for its anabolic effects.)
Some body-builders use anabolic steroids, as well as people who think it'll improve their body image.
Some can be swallowed, but most need to be injected.
Use in sports is prohibited. A positive test for the drug can ruin a sporting career.

THE EFFECTS

Users claim steroids make them feel more aggressive and able to train harder.
With exercise, anabolic steroids can help build up muscle. However, there is some debate about whether they improve muscle power and athletic performance.
Anabolic steroids help users to recover from strenuous exercise.

THE RISKS

Taking anabolic steroids carries many health risks and can stop young people from growing properly.
The risks for MEN include: erection problems, breast growth, shrinking testicles, reduced sperm and even sterility, acne, increased chance of heart attack and liver failure.
The risks for WOMEN include: growth of facial hair, deepening voice, shrinking breasts, messed-up menstrual cycle, spots, possible miscarriage and stillbirth.
Some effects, such as change in breast size, may be irreversible without surgery.
Injecting can damage veins. Sharing needles or syringes puts users at risk of dangerous infections like hepatitis and HIV.

THE LAW
Supply is against the law.

bubbly@geminigirl.co.uk

Visitors: 05073

Page Updated Sun Sep 9, 2001 7:56am EDT