Transcript anabolicsteroids

~Anabolic Steroids~
~Anabolic Steroids~
 Anabolic Steroids is a
“special drug.”
Meaning it a group of
itself.
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~Also Known As…~
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~Origin & Description of Drug~
 Anabolic Steroids are sold on
the street, purchased on the
internet, or bought over the
phone.
 Illegally imported from
China.
 Shipped in a powder form
and then mixed with baby oil,
cooking oil, Wesson oil,
peanut oil, sesame oil, and
sometimes even motor oil.
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~Appearance~
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d-kingdom-opens-clinic-for-steroid-users/
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 Steroids are often used
through injection, by using a
needle to inject the drug
directly into the blood stream
or into the muscle
 There are also pills or gel
tabs that are taken orally
 And even creams that are
rubbed directly onto the users
skin
~Drug Category~
 Anabolic Steroids have
their own category!
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~Short-Term Effects~
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Acne
Rapid weight gain
Increased blood pressure
Insomnia (inability to
sleep)
Headaches
Swelling of feet & ankles
Balding
Oily skin
Puffy cheeks
~Long-Term Effects For Boys~
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Breast growth
Pre-mature balding
Pain when urinating
Shrinkage of the penis
Shrinkage of testicals
Low sperm count
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~Long-Term Effects on Girls~
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Male body hair (beards…)
Male pattern baldness
Deepened voice
Shrinkage of breasts
Potential birth defects
 Irregular periods
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~Long-Term Effects in General~
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Heart problems
Yellowing of skin
Cancer
Aggressive behavior
Organ damage
~Medical Uses~
 Helps control breast cancer in women
 To improve weight loss due to severe illness
 To treat bone loss
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~Legality~
 Most state laws dictate that the
sales of anabolic steroids,
possession of steroids, or
possession of steroids with
intent to sell, are all classified as
felonies.
 Sale of steroids, or possesses
steroids unlawfully with intent
to sell, may be penalized by up
to five years in prison under
federal law.
 That same individual may face
more than 5 years of
punishment, depending on their
states law.
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~Statistical Information~
 Anabolic steroids
prices can reach from
$292- $1199
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~Where To Go For Help?
 Enfield Health & Wellness
Center: 143 Hazard
Avenue, Enfield CT
06082-4521
(860) 763-2225
 Hashim Sami a MD: 421
West 113th Street, New
York, NY 10025-8074
(212) 523-3670
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~Fun Facts on Anabolic
Steroids!~
 90% of athletes use it
 It takes a dose of at
least 300 milligrams of
testosterone to raise
the body's level above
normal
~Bibliography-Citations~
 Anabolic Steroids. April 5, 2011 isteriods. May 4,
2011 <http://www.isteroids.com/steroids/Anabolic%20S
teroids.html>.
 ANABOLIC STEROIDS CHARGES. Imhoff & Associates,
PC criminal justice. May 9,
2011 <http://www.criminalattorney.com/crimes/anabolic_st
eroid.htm>.
 Anabolic Steroids. May 2, 2005 CESAR. May 5,
2011 http://www.cesar.umd.edu/cesar/drugs/steroids.a
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 Anabolic Steriods: MedlinePlus. October 4,
2010 MedlinePlus. May 4,
2011 <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/anabolicstero
ids.html>.
 Anabolic Steroids. June 2009 Office of Diversion
Control. May 3,
2011 <http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drugs_concern
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 Dowshen, MD, Steven. Steroids. July 2010 Kids Health. May
9,2011 <http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/fit/steroids.html>.
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 "Figure 63. Adolescent trends in percentage of past year
use of steroids, 1995-2004.." Online Image. SteroidsNational Drug Threat Assessment 2005. February
2005. May 9,
2011 <http://www.justice.gov/ndic/pubs11/12620/steroids.h
tm>.
 NIDA for Teens: Facts on Drugs. NIDA for Teens. May
3, 2011
<http://teens.drugabuse.gov/facts/facts_ster1.php>.
~Citations!~
 T., Buddy. Anabolic Steroids-Basic Facts. May 19,
2010 About.com. May 5,
2011 <http://alcoholism.about.com/od/steroids/a/steroids.htm>.
 Where do anabolic steroids come from? ANd how do young people
get them?. Taylor Hooton Foundation. May 5,
2011 <http://taylorhooton.org/FAQRetrieve.aspx?ID=38358>.