anabolic steroids

Examines the controversial topic of doping in sports, with history, problems and solutions, perspectives, sketches of individuals and organizations who are important in understanding the history of performance-enhancing drugs in the United States, and more.

Addresses questions related to performance-enhancing drugs, discussing the origins of the controversy over the drugs, whether they pose a health risk, and their impact on the integrity of sports, and considering whether stronger measure should be taken to stop performance-enhancing drugs, and how their use can be prevented.

Introduces and discusses the drugs known as anabolic steroids, with commentary from physicians and drug counselors, pastors, and police officers.

"Introduces young readers to the dangers of steroid addiction and shows ways that users have found help. Learn about the physical and mental effects of steroid abuse and its negative impact on lives"--Provided by publisher.

While steroids are medically useful in small, prescribed doses, they are too often abused in sports alongside other performance-enhancing drugs. Young athletes may feel their natural performance is not good enough, so they may turn to these drugs to get ahead. Young athletes are informed about the risky effects of abusing these drugs to combat the allure of being perceived as a better player. Sidebars and full-color photographs help portray the dangerous consequences of this type of drug abuse.

Discusses the use of anabolic steroids by athletes at all levels, and provides information about the performance enhancing drugs, explaining what they are, how they work, their effect on physical and psychological health, and attempts to control their presence in sports.

Examines the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sports.

Examines the continuing controversy over the use of anabolic steroids in competitive sports, providing a description of anabolic steroid compounds, and discussing the basic principles of muscle building, how anabolic steroids enhance athletic performance, drug testing, mental health risks, and other topics.

Story of a group of female East German athletes who dominated international sports during the 1970s through a state-sponsored drug program which administered steroids to the young athletes.