Anabolic steroids include testosterone, nandrolone, oxymetholone and their derivatives. Body builders and athletes who claim they receive a competitive advantage from their use first experimented with steroids, and they have since become drugs of abuse. Research is still being conducted on the effects of steroid use, but it is becoming widely accepted that steroid use causes serious health problems that may lead to irreversible physical changes.
Brand or Common Names:
Cypionate, Ethanthate, Deconoate, Phenpropionate, Depo-Testosterone, Delatestryl, Nortestosterone, Durabolin, Deca-Durabolin, Deca, Androl-50
Slang Terms:
Rhoids, Juice
Medical Uses:
Hypogonadism, Anemia, Breast Cancer
Duration of Effects:
14 to 28 days
Possible Effects: Men: Impotence, Reduced Sperm Count, Shrinking of Testicles, Baldness, Difficulty or Pain in Urinating, Development of Breasts, Enlarged Prostate
Women: Growth of Facial Hair, Cessation or Change in Menstrual Cycle, Enlargement of Clitoris, Deepened Voice, Breast Reduction
Both: Acne, Jaundice, Trembling, Swelling Feet or Ankles, Bad Breath, Reduction in HDL ("good" cholesterol), High Blood Pressure, Aching Joints, Increased Chance of Injury, Irritability, Delusions, Impaired Judgement, Paranoia, Extreme Mood Swings
Methods of Use:
Oral, Injected
Effects of Overdose:
Possible Liver Damage, Cancer, Stunted Growth in Adolescents
Withdrawal Symptoms:
Depression, Anxiety, Paranoia, Irritability