Anabolic steroids is the familiar name for synthetic substances related to the male sex hormone androgen. Anabolic steroids promote the growth of skeletal muscle and the development of male sexual characteristics, and have other effects as well. Anabolic steroids were first developed in the late 1930’s to treat hypogonadism. The primary medical use are to treat delayed puberty, some types of impotence, and wasting of the body caused by HIV infection and other diseases. During …showed first 75 words of 1123 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1123 total…even require assistance beyond simple treatment of withdrawal symptoms and are treated with behavioral therapies. That is a big price to pay just to improve athletic performance or to improve your size in fear of violence from others. I feel that many potential users are unaware of the risks of anabolic steroids. I believe most users know the physical risks of steroids, but I think many are unaware of the mental risks that are involved.