Steroids: High-risk Performance Drugs (Drug Abuse and Society)

Experts everywhere are arguing over the effects of steroid use on individuals, sports and society. Anabolic steroids build up muscle tissue. They are used by doctors to treat a wide variety of diseases. Two groups of people commonly abuse steroids, athletes who believe it will give them a competitive edge, and people who are concerned about their personal attractiveness. Buying and selling steroids without a prescription is illegal-and dangerous. Steroids have many serious effects on the body and the mind and too much of them can cause harm and permanent damage. Includes full-color pictures, glossary, bibliography, index, further reading, more information. 6 chapters, 64 pages.