What are Steroids?
Steroids are artificial compounds, which have a similar composition to the natural male hormone testosterone.
They are commonly referred to as anabolic or androgenic steroids. Anabolic And Androgenic are derived from
the Greek language And mean “to build” And “masculinizing,” respectively.
Naturally occurring male testosterone is responsible for developing various masculine features in males during
adolescence. Some of these features are deepening of the voice, growth of facial hair, formation And
development of muscles, etc.
Initially, artificial steroids were developed to help where there was insufficient testosterone in some men. They
lacked proper overall development And functioning of sexual organs (this condition is medically termed
hypogonadism.) The steroids were helpful in treating certain other disorders like impotence, delay in puberty,
And diseases due to HIV infections as well. Scientists soon found favorable effects of such anabolic steroids on
animals. They helped in building bones And muscles. Slowly at first, their use by athletes, weightlifters, And
bodybuilders increased. It built their muscles, gave them extra strength And they could perform better. The
steroids are ergogenic or performance enhancers. However, usage of steroids by sportspersons is illegal And
you need a doctor’s prescription to legally use them.
Most athletes who consume such steroids acclaim their effects. It helps them develop immense strength in their
muscles, endurance capacity to face greater challenges, increases their power And abilities to withstand
adverse track conditions, And develop better aggressiveness to combat competition. Hence, many footballers,
weightlifters And athletes find enhancement in their performances due to steroids.
Many refer to steroids as juice or ‘roids. Of course, steroids are sometimes smuggled into countries or made
stealthily. Different kinds of common steroids are deca-durabolin, winstrol, oxandrin, anadrol, equipoise And
dianabol.
In a normal And healthy male, your body produces around two to ten milligrams of testosterone each day. This
hormone activates the nitrogen content in your body, which develops your muscles. You develop a deeper voice,
grow hair on your body And develop your reproductive system. This is a natural process.
Steroids do have medicinal value for anemic people And those males whose body does not produce enough
testosterone by itself. Corticosteroids, a different category of steroids, do not have any harmful effects And help
to reduce swelling of body parts. However, steroids are not needed for healthy, young people for developing their
muscles.
Artificially manufactured anabolic steroids can either be injected or swallowed. Injected steroids persist longer in
the body And are more easily detected for this reason.
Who Uses Steroids And Why?
Steroids are artificial substances containing testosterone, male sex hormone. The presence of testosterone
helps in building muscles, gaining strength in them And enhancing physical capabilities.
Normally, steroids are banned substances unless prescribed for medical conditions. However, many athletes,
weightlifters, bodybuilders And other sportspersons take this drug to improve their performances.
Normally, adolescents should avoid steroids. Intake of steroids could harm their normal growth pattern. That’s
why some young athletes take steroids only after they are fully-grown - fifteen to seventeen years in girls And
seventeen to nineteen years in boys. Most side-effects of steroids persist for long periods And you remove their
effects quickly.
You need continuous training for over two years to begin using steroids.
Why do sportspersons use steroids?
Steroids are in common usage among different categories of sportspersons. Different sports offer different
challenges. Accordingly, sportspersons use them for individual benefits, which include the following:
- Field athletes that participate in hammer throwing, discus throw, javelin, shot putting, And other games
requiring good physical consistency And strength. They use steroids to enhance their physical prowess.
- Footballers want leaner body mass with better strength. This helps them to tackle the ball better And with
greater velocity.
- Weight builders lift enormous weights And require maximum strength to lift them. They seek to improve
strength in their hands And legs.
- Bodybuilders need less muscular mass And fat content in their bodies. They take steroids to shape their
body well so that they have a fantastic, muscular body to flaunt.
- Runners And swimmers want to cover long distances easily. They want to increase their endurance
capacities And perform intensively.
- Some people take steroids just to develop their looks And build muscles. They want to project a muscular
body And a impressive image.
- Women athletes, in general, take smaller quantities of steroids when compared to men to match their
normally smaller build.
Useful properties of steroids
Doctors often prescribe steroids for treating certain diseases like severe burns, breast cancer, And anemia.
They can help to set right impotence, osteoporosis in menopausal women, liver problems in biliary obstruction,
delayed puberty And some complicated issues due to HIV. It is also helpful in multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid
arthritis, Crohn's disease, lupus And colitis.
Corticosteroids are artificial versions of cortisone, which can cure inflammations. This is useful in different
disorders like arthritis, asthma, And other inflammations due to injuries.
Non-addictive usage of steroids is not very harmful where you take in steroids for a limited period. Thereafter,
you discontinue them And you are therefore not under permanent influence of steroids.
Harmful effects
Normally, intake of steroids requires a doctor’s prescription. You need proper medical guidance to understand
the necessary dosage. Sometimes, even with a doctor’s prescription, you may risk increased chance of heart
disease, liver cancer, stroke, kidney problems, sterility, birth defects, prostate cancer, skin diseases, masculine
features in women And testicular atrophy.
Their use is also responsible for some urinary tract infections And sexual dysfunction. Of course, misuse And
excessive dosages of steroids sparks aggressive behavior And many psychological changes like depression.
Athletes prefer using oral And intra-muscular intake of steroids through injections. Needle sharing causes many
cases of infection And can result in various blood diseases like AIDS And HIV.
Such steroids may build up your muscular mass but cannot provide proportionate strength to your tendons And
ligaments. Hence, these weaken And users often suffer from ligament tears And ruptures.
Additionally, these artificially-enhanced muscles lack phosphate And contain higher levels of sodium And water.
Your body produces minimum And optimum quantity of testosterone for use within your body. However, with the
intake of extra steroids, the total quantity of steroids in your body is higher And, at times, prevents your body from
producing naturally. This creates many more problems in the long run.
Anabolic steroids cause much harm to your pituitary gland And its functional capacity. You get many changes in
lipoprotein levels that may continue into hypertension. Some sportspersons become more injury-prone as their
skeletal frame is unable to handle a bigger physique.
All the above are extracts from the ebook "A Complete Guide to the Use And Abuse of Steroids".
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The following are some examples of the consequences of steroid abuse:
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Rob Garibaldi became depressed And
committed suicide at 24 after 8 years of
steroid abuse.
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Ken Caminiti, a famous baseball
player died of steroid abuse at 41
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Chris Benoit, a famous wrestler, murdered
his wife And son And subsequently
committed suicide
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Taylor Hooton took his own life
when he had just turned 17
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Your having read this far reflects that steroid use And abuse is an issue of great concern to you. Yes, neither
you, nor any of your loved-ones, should ever become like one of those victims above.
To read more about the use And abuse of steroids, read
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