STEROID ABUSEBy Gary M Lopez

What are Anabolic Steroids?

• “any of a large group of

fat-soluble organic

compounds, as the

sterols, bile acids, and

sex hormones, most of

which have specific

physiological action.” -

http://dictionary.reference

.com/

How People Use Steroids.

• Syringes.

• Pills.

• Cream.

What is the purpose of using steriods?

• Enhance performance in

physical activities.

• Beat personal records.

• The best body.

What are the dangers of abusing

steroids?

Long term side effects.

Change in mood.

Speeds up cancer traces.

For Women

Male like body.

Change in voice

No longer can reproduce

Impressive or abnormal?

Dr. Robert Levey M.D.

• Questions.

• What is it that makes steroids illegal?

• What are the long term effects? Male/Female.

• Are Steroids' addictive?

• Would you prescribe anyone Steroids?

Dr. Robert Levey, MD

• Illegal for sake of sports.

• Keeps games pure.

• Unfair advantage for players on substance.

Dr. Robert Levey, MD

• Males.

• Brain Damage- change in mood, thoughts.

• Paranoia

• Sex organs ruined.

• Acne.

• Females

• Physical male like features.

• Change in voice and hair.

• Sex organs ruined.

Dr. Robert Levey, MD

• Steroids are not additive. Just abused.

• Not like heroin.

• Dr. Levey has prescribed Steroids' to patients.

• Only medical use.

• Non-anabolic.

Where this information can be found.

• http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-

reports/anabolic-steroid-abuse

http://kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/behavior/steroids.ht

ml

• http://www.steroidabuse.com/steroid-facts.html

Q&A

1. Do you know anyone who has tried steroids?

2. Did you Know this about steroids before the

presentation?

3. Has a doctor ever prescribed you steroids?

4. Would you take drugs for a better body?

Proquest Article.

playing with her husband and coach, Keith, and two friends in a

steady rain, the 53-year-old Drummond hit a driver on the hole. The shot cleared a water hazard, flew between

traps and landed on the green, where it hit the flagstick before dropping into the hole. Steroids' needed for

Benoit's disorder ATLANTA | Chris Benoit had a hormone disorder that permitted the amount of steroids he was

prescribed before the pro wrestler killed his wife, son and himself in June, an attorney for Benoit's personal

doctor said in court papers. A federal agent failed to tell the judge, who issued search warrants in the case,

about the legitimate uses of steroids, according to a motion to suppress evidence against Dr. Phil Astin. Astin's

attorney, Manny Arora, wrote the government should have consulted with a hormone disorder specialist and

learned "the amount of medication in question was not excessive and would be medically appropriate based on

the medical condition of Mr. Benoit."

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