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    The drug is an injectable anabolic/androgenic steroid with emphasis on strength increase and fat burning. It is recommended for usage by men but not to women due to the masculinity results of the drug. The anabolic components of the drug are strong while the androgenic components are medium in its reactivity. The drug main steroid component is the Trenbolone Acetate and majorly utilised in rapid build-up of muscle mass and strength. The drug once injected has an active life of two to three days which

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    Steroid Abuse Hurts Baseball The abuse of steroids among players in Major League Baseball is corrupting the image of America's Pastime as well as endangering the health of those who use the illegal substances. The lack of testing and punishment for the use of illegal substances like steroids in the Major Leagues portrays a negative image to aspiring young athletes. They see their role models using steroids and becoming better athletes rather than seeing suspensions for the illegal behavior or

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    of the other three counts of allegations, using steroids and human growth hormone, but his reputation changed permanently. Performance enhancement drugs and baseball have been associated with each other for a while. The

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    Steroid Abuse Hurts Baseball      The abuse of steroids among players in Major League Baseball is corrupting the image of America?s Pastime as well as endangering the health of those who use the illegal substances. The lack of testing and punishment for the use of illegal substances like steroids in the Major Leagues portrays a negative image to aspiring young athletes. They see their role models using steroids and becoming better athletes rather than seeing suspensions for the illegal behavior

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    the modern world of college, an excessive use of the academic steroid, Adderall, has become an easily acquired study drug. It is important to note that Adderall use is becoming an increasingly prevalent issue among students, and can no longer be ignored. Many medical professionals have discovered the benefits of regularly taking Adderall, but unfortunately have unknowingly contributed to the ease of attainability of the academic steroid. Some may argue that the enhancer acts as a remedy to the growing

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    Adolescence is a turbulent time in every individual’s life, containing marked behavioral and biological changes as the brain rapidly develops into its mature form. This period overlaps with puberty, the process of attaining sexual maturation, and throughout its progression intricate differences between the two sexes are revealed that were not previously apparent. (Spear, 2000; TEXTBOOK) It is thought that adolescence is a necessary process, a period of transition through which individuals prepare

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    Anabolic Steroids are used to decrease inflammation and reducing the activity of the immune system. Steroid drugs are a class of synthetic compounds that act to mimic hormones that occur naturally within the human body. There are three types of steroids anabolic, androgenic and corticosteroids. Androgenic steroids and corticosteroids are used to treat many medical conditions. Anabolic steroids can also be used to treat medical conditions but those are also the kind that are often abused by some athletes

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    ENC1101 Thursday, December 10, 2015 Effects of Steroids on People Some people use steroids with the hope of improving their ability to hit farther, run faster, lift extra weight, jump compared to other things higher and have more the ability to work hard for a long time or patience. In most of the countries, including United States, the usage of anabolic steroids without a doctor's prescription is against law. Androstenedione is a type of anabolic steroid that is used by athletes who wish to build their

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    Define ergogenic aid and explain how steroids are considered part of your definition. Substances that improve an athlete's performance are called ergogenic aids. There are many of them, and some have bigger effects on athletes than others. The variety of ergogenic aids is so wide you can be taking one and never even know. Some athletes like myself try to experiment to get better performance or to be accepted in their sport. They might feel peer pressure to try them or to improve their performance

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    mistake of turning towards steroids, and allowing them to take over his life. Williams was told by his football coach that he had to become stronger if he wanted to be able to make it to College Football. Since Williams decided to make the decision of turning towards steroids he became angry, irritable, and frustrated. Once caught, he got suspended from some of the most important games of the season and had to regain the trust of those who trusted him most. Steroids is abused by a range of athletes

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