Transcript Steroids Powerpoint

Steroids
Tenth Grade Health Class
Nick Stio
What do Steroids look
like?
Dangerous
Illegal
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What are Steroids?
Any of numerous naturally occurring or
synthetic fat-soluble organic compounds
Have a basis of 17 carbon atoms
Include the sterols and bile acids
Adrenal and sex hormones
Certain natural drugs such as digitalis
compounds
Precursors of certain vitamins
Types of Steroids
Anabolic: group of synthetic
hormones that are derivatives
of testosterone
Used medically (to promote
tissue growth)
Abused by athletes to
increase the size/strength of
muscles and improve
endurance
Types of Steroids
Androgenic: A hormone that has
masculinizing effects
Stimulation of the male
reproductive organs
Development of male
secondary sex characteristics
Terminology
Aromatize: a reaction in the body where excess
testosterone or androgens are converted to estrogen
Black Market: an underground source where most
athletes get steroids
Catabolic: the breakdown of tissue
Linked to disease
Clean: a person that has tested negative for anabolic
steroids
Terminology
Cycle: period of time an athlete is on the steroid
Dart: Needle
Estrogen: female sex hormone responsible for
secondary sexual characteristics in females
Orals: Steroids that have been taken through the
mouth
*This can also be present in males!
terminology
Pin: Refers to a needle
Plateau: The point of a steroid cycle where the
effectiveness of the steroid stops
Stacking: Putting two or more drugs together at the
same time
Stagger: Using more than one drug in a cycle
STOP
Slang Terminology
Juice: Street talk for steroids
Roids: Slang for steroids
Roid Rage: Acting in a hostile
and aggressive manner due to steroids.
Users of Steroids
Professional Athletes (MLB Players Alex Rodriguez,
Barry Bonds)
Teenagers
Adults
Olympians
USA Today Steroids
Before Steroids
Look
how
healthy!
Alex Rodriguez
Barry Bonds
After Steroids
Can you spot the differences?
Why People Use
Steroids
To help enhance performance
Make one self stronger
Increase self-esteem
Decrease bullying
Where do people get
steroids from?
It is illegal to buy steroids!
Places people go:
Friends or teammates
Teachers or coaches
Doctors
Pharmacists
Veterinarians
Internet
Teen alert!
Steroids cause your bones to stop growing
You will not reach your full height potential
Using steroids can stunt your growth
Think…
STOP
Will it be
worth it?
Negative Side Effects
Short-term Effects
Acne
Face Acne
Bacne: Acne on the back
Insomnia
Bacne
Weight gain
Congestive heart failure
Mood Swings
I’m
Mad!
Long-Term Effects
Glaucoma
Cataracts
High-blood pressure
Heart disease
Diabetes mellitus
Obesity
Osteoporosis
Liver damage
Long Term Effects
Baldness
Aching pains
Enlarged prostate
Strokes
Blood clots
How to be successful without
the use of steroids
Proper diet/nutrition
Sleep
Proper conditioning and training
Supervision from a qualified
professional