STEROIDS

STREET NAMES FOR STEROIDS

Some street names for Steroids are; Pumpers, Arnolds, Gym Candy, Stackers, Balls and Bulls, A’s, and Weight Trainers.

HOW TO USE STEROIDS

• Steroids can be used in different forms. There are pill forms and you can also inject steroids with needles in liquid form.

CLASSIFICATION

• Steroids do not have a certain classification like other drugs, Steroids can have different types of reactions on different people. There are also many different types of steroids all with different ingredients which can change reactions on people.

SHORT TERM EFFECTS

• There are many short term effects from the use of Steroids for both Males and Females.• acne,• hostility, • aggression,• shrunken testicles, • hair loss,• difficulty or pain urinating, • increased risk of prostate cancer, • development of breasts.

LONG TERM EFFECTS

• Long term effects of Steroids for Males and Females are; • HIV• Liver Failure• Cardiovascular Problems• Stunted Growth• Ligament and Joint Injury• Weight Problems• Neurological Issues

ORIGIN/HISTORY OF STEROIDS

• The first trace of real steroids were in the 20th century. Russians found that steroids were very beneficial to them in the Olympic games and that was when steroids really came into use. The first steroid ever invented was around the time of World War1 in Germany.

LEGAL ASPECTS

• Steroids are legal and illegal. Steroids prescribed by doctors for health purposes are legal. Street steroids used for personal use just to get stronger are illegal steroids. You can find small amounts of steroids in Protein Powder which are not illegal because it is such a small dose. Most steroids are classified as illegal.

RESOURCES/CONTACTS

• http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Where_did_steroids_originate

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steroid

• http://www.steroid.com/

• http://ca.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20110303124127AACKnyM