Quick Facts
The Following are the Two Main Types of Steroids
What Is: corticosteroids and anabolic-androgenic Steroids?
derived from cholesterol or similar sterols like plants and fungi
What mental condition can increase your likelihood of steroid addiction?
Body dysmorphia:
the feeling that you need to look a certain way can lead to abuse in steroid users.
Steroids can be used in What type of emergency situations?
Allergic Reactions (anaphylaxis)
What is the best way to stop taking steroids?
Gradually slow usage over months to lower the physiological side effects of the drug.
The Following are Short Term Side Effects of Using Steroids.
Anabolic Steroids Promote This Type of Growth.
What is, Muscle Growth and Physical Performance?
Using steroids while consuming this substance can lead to more extreme side effects.
Alcohol
What type of steroid is used for men with low testosterone?
Anabolic steroids
What is the most effective method of treatment for steroid addiction?
Supervised detox
The Following are the Long Term Effects of Using Steroids.
What is: Osteoporosis, High Blood Pressure, Increased Risk of Skin Infection?
Corticosteroids are primarily used for this.
What is, to reduce inflammation and Immune System Activity.
Commonly used to treat chronic conditions.
The following are all symptoms of steroid withdrawals.
Insomnia, mood swings, loss of appetite, fatigue, depression, and suicidal thoughts
Steroids can produce insane physical benefits. This was famously seen in this Baseball player who recorded 73 home runs in the 2001 season.
Barry Bonds
Anabolic steroid usage causes extreme vulnerability, aggression, and violent outburst commonly referred to as what?
Roid Rage.
This type of Steroid is Illegal to use without a prescription.
What is Anabolic Steroids?
with a prescription they an be sold, usually costing around $20 out of pocket for a standard course
Long-term usage of steroids can damage the pancreas, leading to the development this medical condition.
Diabetes.
Steroids can be used to treat this sickness (described as uncontrolled cell growth)
Leukemia and Lymphoma
What mental condition is a result of chronic steroid usage?
Depression
What are common Street Names for Steroids?
Roids, Juice, the White Stuff, and Gym Candy.
this is the medical term for when steroid users feel fatigue, their bodies struggle to produce testosterone naturally, and they loose muscle mass.
Steroid dependence
Topical steroids can be used to treat this medical condition.
Eczema
What are the physical side effects of steroids?
Acne, moon face, thin skin, weight gain in the belly and back, breast development in males.