The inside information on appearance
and performance enhancing drugs.
Dangers of Steroid Abuse
Physical Effects
- Testicular atrophy
- Impotence
- Sterility
- Prostate cancer
- Stunted bone growth
- Blood clotting disorders
- Irregular periods
- Water and salt retention, resulting in high blood pressure
- Balding
- Breast development in males, breast shrinkage in females
- Liver cancer
- Liver cysts
- Increased facial and body hair in females
- Elevated cholesterol and triglycerides
- Acne and oily skin
Psychological Effects
- “Roid Rage”-increased aggressiveness, anger and hostility, which may progress to violence
- Feelings of inadequacy
- Restlessness
- Psychosis
- Decrease libido
- Depression
- Mood Swings
- Psychological addiction
Steroid Facts
Get the inside information on how different drugs can affect the body.Steroid FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions about steroids and appearance and performance enhancing drugs.Educators & Parents
Learn tips and tools to use to help kids understand the science behind drug abuse.Real Steroid Stories
Read about the challenges real people faced when turning their lives around.Dangers of Steroid Abuse
Learn more about the devastating negative effects anabolic steroids can have on the human body.Signs of Steroid Abuse
Look for these short and long-term side effects that appear as symptoms.Glossary of Terms
Look up APED (appearance and performance enhancing drugs) terms.
Find out more about America’s Anabolic Steroid Educational Program
