Anabolic steroids may also have serious psychological and physical side effects ("Steroids" 1). ... When a steroid is introduced into a persons" body this excess testosterone is what causes the serious side effects ("Steroids" 2). ... There are many dangerous side effects once a person begins using steroids. ... Men, women, and children may all experience serious side effects once they begin their steroid cycles. ... These are only minor physical side effects, when compared to other possible dangers from using steroids. ...

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Athletes face a difficult choice whether to use drugs to enhance their performance or to take the risk of suffering from severe side effects. ... Scientists soon discovered that by altering testosterone, the side effects could be removed or significantly lessened. ... In addition to the negative impact of cheating in sports, the side effects of anabolic/androgenic steroids and the high risks involved present another negative realm of drug use in sport. The side effects caused by steroid use can be very serious and even fatal. In addition to a long list of negative physiological side effects...

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Yet many people on the other hand use cutting edge technology to use anabolic steroids which have been proven to have legitimate health benefits and minimal side effects when used properly under the supervision of a doctor. ... One of the major effects on a child is their role model, and if steroid use was accepted athletes could talk openly about it and explain why teens and young adults should not take them without the supervision of a doctor and only when they are truly ready to take them. ... " (Steroid Abuse Information and Resources). This would ensure that all anabolic steroids wer...

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Many other sports test their athlete for steroid use. ... The most common forms of steroids are the anabolic steroids that are associated with the sprinter Ben Johnson. ... Usage of these three drugs can lead to addiction and severe health problems and other side effects. ... Other common side effects are increased aggressiveness and paranoia. ... Eventually he declared publicly that he had lied about his use, but this was only after some deadly side effects had set in. ...

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There are different effects for men and women but all of the problems are very serious. ... Amphetamine also has very serious side effects in the male and female body. ... Like the previous two drugs, HGH also has major side effects that can permanently damage an athlete. ... The human growth hormone is known as a steroid substitute and is used primarily in the sports where steroids are used. ... The effects on teenagers are similar to the effects on adults. ...

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