Department of Health Sciences Faculty Articles
Title
Anabolic Steroids
ISBN or ISSN
1052-0627
Volume
18
Issue
11
Publication Date / Copyright Date
11-2008
First Page
26
Last Page
31
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.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
Keywords
Anabolic Steroids
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