Anabolic Steroids
Corticosteroids
Side Affects
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Can a doctor prescribe anabolic steroids?
Anabolic steroids can be authorized by a doctor in the case of cancer, delayed puberty, or aids.
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How are corticosteroids usually obtained?
Corticosteroids are obtained usually by doctor prescription.
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What are some side affects of anabolic steroids? List 3
Severe acne, Hair loss, Kidney disease, Testosterone boost.
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Name a few "street names" for Anabolic Steroids
Arnolds, gym candy, juice, pumpers, roids, stackers, weight trainers
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What would give you more of a "high" feeling, marijuana or steroids?
Marijuana
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How do corticosteroids work?
Corticosteroids stimulate the adrenal gland. Corticosteroids act on the immune system by blocking the production of substances that trigger allergic and inflammatory actions, such as prostaglandins.
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What will happen to your skin when steroids are consumed?
Your skin will discolor.
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Injected steroids can still be found in your body system after how long?
Several months
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Name two ways someone could die by taking anabolic steroids.
Heart attack HIV Stroke Aids
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What are corticosteroids used for?
Corticosteroids are types of drugs used to treat medical conditions.
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Your vision will be what after use of steroids?
Blurred
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Name a long term effect caused by abusing steroids.
Steroid use can lead to high blood pressure, an increased risk of blood clotting, increases in high cholesterol, and heart attacks.
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What group of people usually abuse anabolic steroids
Athletes.
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Are corticosteroids lethal to your body, even though doctors prescribe them?
Yes.
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List 3 emotional effects after usage of steroids.
Depression, Mood Swings, Paranoia, Jealousy, Delusions, Impaired Judgment, Anger.
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What is the only legal way to obtain steroids?
Doctor prescription.
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What physical change could happen to a woman from taking anabolic steroids?
Balding, breast shrinkage, facial hair, permanently deep voice
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Drug abusers usually take how many times more steroids than what would be prescribed to treat illness.
10-100 times more
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Why are steroids often abused by athletes?
1. Enhanced athletic performance 2. Improved physical appearance
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Give three ways steroids are consumed.
By mouth Injected into muscle Rubbed on skin
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