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Steroids Should Be Banned Research Paper

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Kadyn Orcutt
Petty
ELA 4
13 12 2016
Steroids

Did you know, 1,084,000 citizens in the US take steroids? Steroids are a drug that boosts the growth of muscles and gives you the adrenaline and mentality to go over the limit. Steroids must be banned in the United States because steroids are extremely dangerous and easily abused. (approved by ms petty)
Steroids are a dangerous drug and you should avoid it in the best of your abilities. People who take steroids for a long period of time and want to fix this addiction can have some withdraws on you.“Individuals who abuse steroids can experience withdrawal symptoms …show more content…

“The most dangerous of the withdrawal symptoms is depression, because it sometimes leads to suicide attempts” (Shei Jr 1). Normal citizens in the society can get a hold of steroids. You can get it from medical prescriptions by doctors or buy it off the streets. Steroids are very dangerous because they can cause numerous health issues and are highly addictive because of how easy they are to get. Normal citizens in the society can get a hold of steroids. You can get it from medical prescriptions by doctors or buy it off the streets. Steroids are very dangerous because they can cause numerous health issues and are highly addictive because of how easy they are to get. Not just withdraws, but during steroid abuse you can have some dangerous health effects also. “Steroid abuse may lead to serious, even permanent, health problems such as kidney problems or failure. liver damage. …show more content…

Even though steroids do not cause the same high like cocaine or heroine they can still be addictive. “Even though anabolic steroids do not cause the same high as other drugs, they can lead to addiction. Studies have shown that animals will self-administer steroids when they have the chance, just as they do with other addictive drugs” (Davis 6). Steroids are easily abused. There not as addictive as cocaine or heroine, but the feelings and the mentality and especially the adrenaline you get is highly addictive. Studies have shown that animals with the opportunity to have the drug takes it with no hesitation. When stopping steroids, it's a very difficult task to achieve. “Steroid use cannot be stopped abruptly. Tapering the drug gives the adrenal glands time to return to their normal patterns of secretion. Withdrawal symptoms and signs like weakness, fatigue, decreased appetite, weight loss, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain can mimic many other medical problems” (Davis 1). Once you start doing steroids it’s very hard to stop. It's not as hard and difficult like say heroin, but it can still cause some issues. Like sickness, abdominal pain,gain or loss of weight, weakness, fatigue, etc. Even if you wanna get treated it's difficult to stop. It involves going to rehab and

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