Steriods Informative Speech

Sub-point A: There are positive effects steroids can provide when someone needs treatment because they get to relieved from stress or pain. People who have arthritis get prescribed small doses of steroids to help with the stiffness

Thesis: My goal in this informative speech is to share the knowledge I have gained about steroids.

Another effect from steroid use is health problems. They are high blood pressure and heart disease, liver damage and cancer, kidney and prostate problems and increased risk of ruptured tendons… acne and hair loss, as well as gender-specific problems: atrophy of the testicles, reduced sperm count and the growth of breasts in men; the growth of body hair, deeper voice and menstrual problems in women… altered moods, depression and "roid rage", hallucinations, paranoia and anxiety. In adolescents, they can stunt growth by signaling the body

Steroids come with three different types of risks/side effects that include: mental health, addictive potential and physical dangers. Steroids have immediate effects on the brain of a user as soon as they begin taking them. As soon as steroids are introduced into the user’s system, they “[bind to the] androgen (male sex hormone) and estrogen (female sex hormone) receptors on the surface of a cell.” Studies have suggested that “steroids may contribute to psychiatric dysfunction, paranoid jealousy, extreme irritability, delusions, and impaired judgment stemming from feelings of invincibility” (“NIDA InfoFacts: Steroids (Anabolic-Androgenic)”, 2009). These mental side effects also contribute to the growing narcissistic nature of steroid users, where they feel invincible, that no one is better than them, or

Steroids (anabolic) are a drug that was discovered and made by medical scientists in the last 1930’s to help with medical problems. The drug was made to help with many medical problems such as testosterone, growth, sexual functioning, and other medical problems such as helping people with HIV to help grow musical. It also helps with many other diseases. Like any other drug on the market people learn that the drug can be used for many other ways. Steroids can enhance athlete’s performance as well as bodybuilders and is used in almost every sport out there. The use of steroids has become a widespread problem. Steroid use has caused many help problems with the misuse of the drug and has caused the drug to be illegal for people to use them in

Steroids can also cause hair loss, formation of “Mini breasts” and penile shrinking and low to no sperm production. Steroids can also cause heart disease, pain while urinating, HIV/aids from sharing needles, and cancer. Withdraw symptoms also start up after taking “roids”. Illness, dizziness, vision problems, anxiety, and depression are just some of the problems that can happen to the body and mind.

The issues that surround the use of steroids among athletes raises much controversy and debate.  What most users tend to overlook are the dangers and risks of steroids.  One of the biggest problems with steroids is the fact that athletes only look at the immediate results, muscle and strength, and not at the long-term results that will damage their health.

Some side effects that men are susceptible to are acne, aggression gynecomastia, the growth of female breast tissue, stunted growth in teens, loss of fertility, and baldness. Some of the side effects that women are susceptible to are male pattern baldness, deepening of the voice, male pattern hair growth on the face and chest, and breast cancer. but the worse side effects are the ones that happen on the inside. Anabolic steroids are extremely hard on the internal organs of both men and women. Internal side effects could be liver disease/turmeric,high cholesterol,heart disease heart attack and strokes. They can also cause kidney failure and failure of the liver.(McVeigh, Jim)

Many studies have been conducted over the past few decades and have shown the harmful effects that steroids can have on an athlete’s body. In the article “Steroids in Combat Sports: Adverse effects on Health” written by Malik and Trainor they list some of the damaging effects it can have such as: “stoppage of bone growth resulting in growth retardation which is irreversible, increase risk of muscle injury, bone destruction, heart disease…” (Malik, Trainor, and pg.1) the list goes on to include diseases such as cancer, and even death.

      Steroids are also increasing the risk of getting gallstones. Use of steroids also effects your cardiovascular system. There are two kinds of cholesterol in your body high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. HDL is good for the body but LDL is very hazardous to your health. Using steroids lowers the number of HDL in the body in most of the users. The lowering of the amount of HDL in the body puts the person at a higher risk of developing high blood pressure and blood-clotting problems. Some of the physicians also think that steroids also cause abnormal fat deposits in the body and change the way the body processes carbohydrates. Men who use steroids also can develop serious

Steroids can change the human body by stopping the normal human functions, it can make women look more massive and look more bulky . However, People that take steroids are risking their bodies in serious ways that can leave permanent damage. The steroid can stay in your body for a long time. Pills will stay in your body for weeks but injections that make make your transformation can stay in your body for months. If the steroid stays in your body for long period of time, the effect from it can get worse and hurt whoever takes them. People that take anabolic steroids can lose a lot of weight. Anabolic steroids can increase muscle mass and bone strength but it can also help you lose allot weight. If you lose too much weight in a small period of time, your body can shut down and it cause you severe diseases or even

An abuser may not know the long term risk of taking steroids, but it may never change even when they stop taking anabolic steroids. Even though taking steroids can cause severe side effects, it can help you in many ways medically. All of your main organs are affected by the use of anabolic steroids. Davis states, “Regular steroid use dramatically increases the risk of developing several conditions such as cancer, psychosis and diseases of the kidneys, liver and cardiovascular system (2015). Steroids should be avoided if not being monitored by a medical

Steroids are not the ideal choice for many health reasons. The use of steroids in men can cause a plethora of changes some being mental, or physical. Changing these features and looks in men can cause many social issues with others. They could be unwanted in social groups and not fit in.

The side effects of these steroids can greatly effect a user’s physical health. Throughout research it has been found that females that use steroids are prone to lose hair on their head and gain more hair in unusual areas for hair growth. Researchers and doctors have also found that the voice of a female user deepens, do to the high levels of testosterone in steroids. In male, users it’s been found that their testicles shrink. Muscle growth has also been found as a side effect for both males and females.

However, steroids should remain illegal because they physically deteriorate the whole body system. When injected one risks the chances of developing hematoma and contracting AIDS. In women steroids contribute to the growth of facial hair, enlargements of the clitoris, shrinkage of the uterus, sterility, deepening of the voice, decrease in breast size and irregularity of the menstrual cycle. In men steroids cause shrinkage of the testicles, decrease in sperm count, sterility, impotence, prostate enlargement and growth of female breast. In both men and women hair loss, liver ailments, acne, atherosierosis and cancer are very common. This dangerous drug shortens the life span up to twenty years and increases the chance of obtaining diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and hypertension. The side effects and reactions from enduring anabolic steroids are endless.