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Steroids
Title: Steroids
Category: Literature / English
Details: Words: 1289 | Pages: 5.5 (approximately 235 words/page)
Steroids
Steroids
What are steroids?
Anabolic androgenic steroids are synthetic derivatives of the male hormone
testosterone that are taken to build muscle, enhance performance, and improve appearance. The drug’s anabolic or “muscle-building” effects help the body retain
protein, a necessary building block for the growth of muscles, bones, and skin. The
androgenic or “masculinizing” effects cause the development of a deep voice, facial
and body hair, muscle mass, and aggressiveness. Unfortunately, steroid abusers risk
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…showed last 75 words of 1289 total…their competition uses steroids, and they don’t believe that steroids are dangerous to use.
What can parents do?
The good news is that youth can be taught to resist social pressures to try drugs, like steroids. Fortunately, public education programs and prevention programs that build resiliency factors and self-esteem in youth can prevent steroid use and
experimentation. Parents can help by becoming informed about steroids and by talking to their children about steroid use.
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