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This Anabolic Androgenic Steroids Pamphlet is a must read for student athletes. It addresses the issue of anabolic androgenic steroids. This brochure educates readers on why these substances are used. Plus their dangerous effects on the body. Teens tempted to use anabolic androgenic steroids as a shortcut to improving their sports performance learn that these are extremely powerful drugs with some very dangerous side effects.
Readers discover that steroids are synthetic male sex hormones. Which promote the growth of skeletal muscle and the development of male sexual characteristics. Warning that other substances, such as DHEA taken for the same purposes as steroids, are just as dangerous and have no beneficial effect. Detailing the potential harm from steroid use. Including high blood pressure, heart palpitations, liver damage, cancer and hepatitis, aggressive violent behavior, depression, and paranoia.
They are also warned that, with modern drug testing, users are almost certain to be caught and suspended or banned from their sport. Also, that if they do take steroids and quit, they will suffer terrible withdrawal effects. Ending up weaker than when they started!
This brochure is also available in Spanish.
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