long term effects
how do steroids affect your attitude
constant major mood swings
Are athletes allowed to use steroids in professional sports?
No, and there are severe consequences if they are found to be using them.
Is it legal to posses anabolic steroids or to give them to someone else?
No it is not legal.
In what country was the first Olympics in which steroids were found being used and who was in power?
Germany. Hitler was still in power.
Which one of the following is NOT a nickname for steroids? Gas, Arnolds, Bigs, or Pumpers
Bigs
what disease is caused by steroids
liver disease
What US Olympian won 5 medals at the olympics, but was stripped of them all after being guilty of steroid use?
Marion Jones
Are steroids allowed in high school or college sports?
No, but there is rarely any sort of drug testing to detect steroid use
Were steroids more or less potent when they were first developed?
They were more potent
What methods do they use to test for steroid use?
for steroid use? Urine samples are most common, but blood tests and hair follicles can also be used.
what types of cancers are caused by steroid abuse
liver and kidney
Which athlete was accused of taking steroids, and holds the all time Home Run Record in baseball history
Barry Bonds
In the MLB, could you be banned from playing for life if you are caught using steroids?
Yes, but only if it is the third time. 1st: 50 game suspension 2nd: 100 game suspension 3rd: Lifetime Ban
In what decade was steroid use at its highest point?
1990's
What is it called when people get out of control, becoming extremely aggressive or angry due to their use of steroids?
Roid Rage
what do steroids make hard to do
sleep
What was the list called that was released by Major League Baseball showing the names of 86 people including 7 MVPs and 31 All-Stars that took steroids?
The Mitchell Report
What is the most extreme federal punishment for possession of steroids with intent to distribute or sale of steroids? (non-medical)
5 years in prison, or 5 years of different types of punishment.
The introduction of what has greatly diminished the use of steroids, especially in professional sports?
Very accurate drug tests.
Steroids were designed to mimic what hormone?
Testosterone
what happens if you take too many steroid injections
can cause cells in the targeted region to die in a process called tissue necrosis.
Name 6 athletes who have been accused of taking steroids
Alex Rodriguez, Barry Bonds, Manny Ramirez, Tyson Gay, Anderson Silva, Jose Canseco
Is it legal to have steroids in other countries?
Yes, there are plenty of countries where steroids are legal
In what year were the German Olympics that steroids were first seen being used?
1936
What are 3 ways of taking steroids?
Oral: Taking Pills Transdermal: Applying cream or gel like a lotion to the skin Injection: Injecting them into the muscles or air pockets beneath the skin