Anabolic Steroids

Authors

Matthew Rhea
Pedro J. Marin Cabezuelo
Mark Peterson
Jeffrey L. Alexander
Ben Potenziano
Derek J. Bunker
Eric L. Sauers
Randy D. Danielsen, Arizona School of Health SciencesFollow

Document Type

Article

ISSN

1052-0627

Publication Date

11-2008

Keywords

Anabolic Steroids

Abstract

Illicit use of anabolic steroids, a significant issue in the United States, is by no means restricted to elite athletes or adolescent sport participants. While steroids can stimulate and enhance muscle tissue development, long-term or excessive use can increase the risk of heart attack, cancer, and/or psychologic impairments. This review examines the prevalence of steroid use, associated benefits and risks, and the importance of accelerating effective education and prevention efforts.

Volume

18

Issue

11

First Page

26

Last Page

31

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

NSUWorks Citation

Rhea, Matthew; Marin Cabezuelo, Pedro J.; Peterson, Mark; Alexander, Jeffrey L.; Potenziano, Ben; Bunker, Derek J.; Sauers, Eric L.; and Danielsen, Randy D., "Anabolic Steroids" (2008). Department of Health Sciences Faculty Articles. 188.
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/hpd_hs_facarticles/188