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Names
- Steroids/Roids - sold as Anaror
- Sustanon and Dianabol
Description
- Anabolic Steroids can be found in the form of tablets or oily liquids
Use
- Anabolic Steroids can be swallowed or injected
- They are Class C drugs, possession is not illegal but supply is, unless by a pharmacist to someone with a prescription
- They are used in medicine to treat anaemia and muscle weakness after surgery
- Some athletes and body-builders use anabolic steroids, combined with exercise, to build up muscle
- Use in sports is not permitted
Effects
- It is claimed by users that anabolic steroids make them train harder
- They can help build up muscle when combined with exercise
- They commonly cause psychological dependence as people feel that they can't perform well without them
- Taking these drugs can make people more aggressive than they would usually be
Risks
- Anabolic steroids can stop young men from growing properly
- They can make men grow breasts and have erection problems
- They can make women grow body hair and develop a deep voice
- Sharing needles can lead users to get serious diseases like HIV
Law
- It is not illegal to possess anabolic steroids
- It is illegal to supply another person with anabolic steroids. You can be given a prison sentence of up to five years and an unlimited fine
- All major sports organisations in the UK and beyond have banned anabolic steroids
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