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    enhancing drugs (PED’s) have changed the way we look at athletes and their legacies. One of the most common PEDs used in the sports world is anabolic steroids. Of course a long list of other drugs come to mind such as Adderall and testosterone, but they all increase the human body’s physical capabilities in some way shape or form. Athletes use anabolic

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    these words are slang for the illegal substance known more commonly as anabolic steroids and HGH (human growth hormone). The controversy surrounding anabolic steroids and HGH in sports has stormed to the forefront of the many problems that plague America today. Anabolic steroids are synthetic chemicals that mimic the effects of the male sex hormone testosterone. Some athletes seeking increased muscular strength and size abuse anabolic steroids (Ricki Lewis). According to Fox News, ¬¬¬5% of middle school

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    Athletes are always looking for an edge on their competition, some choose to go as far as to use anabolic steroids to modify their genetics. Anabolic steroids are used by athletes to improve physical performance, as the synthetic hormone resembles testosterone and promotes muscle growth. These substances are a part of the banned substances list, and are outlawed by all professional sports organizations. But is it time to lift this ban? If steroids were widely accepted, professional sports would become

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    Anabolic steroids are a version of testosterone which is synthetic. Testosterone is the body's natural sex hormone in the male human body. The use of testosterone has been an attraction to most athletes and bodybuilders because they increase the strength of the muscles and the size of the it over a short period of time. Most men want to be an alpha male and they would prefer to take anabolic steroids in order to achieve the physical phenomenon attributed to being an alpha male. It contributes in

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    History of Steroids So as to follow the history and advancement of anabolic steroids from their starting to their present day structure, we initially need to think back towards old times, when it was realized that the testicles were required for both the improvement and upkeep of male sexual qualities. In advancement, this idea was further created, by a researcher named Berthold and his examinations on cockerels done in 1849. He expelled the testes from these winged creatures, and they lost a few

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    drug comes in two main varieties: anabolic and corticosteroids. Emory University’s Doctor of Medicine (MD), Kenneth Mautner, cautions those who are curious about steroids in saying, “Don’t confuse anabolic and corticosteroids. Anabolic steroids are used to build up muscle. Corticosteroids are used to dampen overactive immune responses and reduce swelling” (DeNoon). That being said, the type most commonly talked about are those referred to as anabolic steroids. Anabolic steroids are made to imitate the

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    Anabolic androgenic steroids are a synthetic version of testosterone which one injects into the body. There are many different types of steroids however the most commonly abused are stimulants, HGH (Human Growth Hormone), diuretics, and testosterone. Although the body naturally produces testosterone many athletes, especially bodybuilders, take steroids to increase lean muscle mass, strength, and performance. Anabolic androgenic steroids are a controversial topic within sports. The main concern with

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    gain weight and muscle, but it just was not enough. He remembered a friend telling him about what anabolic steroids had done for him and decided to try it, he would later regret that decision. Anabolic steroids are drugs that reciprocate certain natural hormones in the body such as the male hormone testosterone, which can improve endurance and performance and stimulate muscle growth. Even though anabolic steroids may provide the body image and results some adolescents want, they can be harmful to the

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    People may start to abuse anabolic steroids because they want to increase their muscle size and strength along with their endurance. They also may use them to help with reducing body fat. Athletes and body builders may use them to gain improvements in their physical performance and to help with their competitiveness. Some potentially severe and sometimes irreversible physical side effects that steroid abuse can have on the body are causing cardiovascular diseases including heart attacks and strokes

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    Anabolic steroid is a type of steroid that may either have great benefits upon the body or really terrible effects upon the body. The dangerous outcomes of using steroids for a long period of time is very well known to many people. Unfortunately, athletes use steroids in order to increase their athletic performance, without putting much thought into how badly it can affect their health. Individuals should refrain from using anabolic steroids for long period of time. Anabolic steroids use is dangerous

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