When most people think of illegal steroids, images of oversized body-builders come to mind – less often than the images of skeletal problems and other noticeably negative changes the drugs can cause. Although they can be prescribed for medical reasons, the unauthorized use of steroids is illegal due to the permanent harm they can bring to the users.
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Look at the physique of a magnificent athlete and you may wonder: does he (or she) use anabolic steroids? With abuse of steroids by popular athletes frequently in the news, it’s a topic that’s worth discussing. Athletes and young people often seek to increase their body’s performance and enhance their appearance with steroids. What they often don’t realize, however, is that the consequences for doing so can be life-threatening.