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What are anabolic steroids and why are they sometimes abused by athletes?
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∙ 7y ago
Anabolic steroids are synthetic steroids (some are undetectable on standard tests for steroids) and have the same biological effects (including physical performance enhancements) as do natural biologically produced steroids.
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∙ 7y ago
Anabolic steroids are synthetic substances that mimic the effects of testosterone in the body, promoting muscle growth and enhancing performance. Athletes may abuse them to improve strength, endurance, and recovery, leading to increased muscle mass and improved athletic performance. However, misuse of anabolic steroids can have harmful side effects on both physical and mental health.
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What is the name of the illegal drug that helps athletes?
Steroids are a class of drug that is often thought to be abused by some athletes.
Which commonly abused drug is not psychoactive but still has serious long-term effects on the users brain?
Anabolic steroids
Can legal steroids be abused?
Yes. Legal steroids of all kinds are abused. The term "legal steroids" commonly refers to the non-prescription and unregulated products that are being used within the bodybuilding community. These "legal steroids" are designed for bodybuilders and very serious athletes to offer similar anabolic-like effects, with minimal side effects. Most of them are simply molecularly modified versions from the original anabolic component or they contain concentrated amount of prohormones, precursors or other growth promotants. These legal steroids can be safe when used as directed, however athletes find that taking more than the recommended dose will drasctically increase the rate of muscle gain. At higher doses(NOT RECOMMENDED), gains of up to 20 lbs of bodyweight in 1 month have been reported.
What are some types of anabolics?
Anabolics are any substance that can increase or support the growth of muscle mass. Steroids can be anabolic, and these are often used to help with body and muscle building; these types of steroids can be available as a prescription medicine to help with hormone deficiencies, but can also be abused to improve athletic performance. Anabolic steroids can be synthetic or natural and a given steroid may come in both of these forms. Examples of anabolic steroids include HGH (human growth hormone), THG (tetrahydrogestrinone), Anabol, Winstrol and Androstenedione. They can also be administered in different ways, including: pills taken orally, injections, creams/ gels or skin patches.
How are steroids bad?
They get you in trouble if you eat them, and they damage the brain.
Anabolic steroid users have been known to act Passively. True or False if its false then how do anabolic steroid users have been known to act?
To say all steroid users act in any one particular way would be incorrect. Sometimes when steroids are abused aggressive behaviour can be noted, but this occurs in less than 5% of all steroid users. Generally there is no noticeable change in the behaviour of steroid users.
What class of lipids are abused in certain sports?
steroids.
What is the definition of illegal steroids?
Legal steroids are any steroids that are legally obtained for medical use. The process of legally obtaining them would be A) a medical reason for requiring the medications and B) a written prescription from a doctor or authorized medical practitioner.The term "legal steroids" in the bodybuildingsupplement industry makes reference to a unique group of dietary supplements,chemicals or and other substances that have anabolic like properties. These products can contain molecularly modified anabolic components, modified prohormones or hormonal precursors , highly concentrated amounts of specific amino acids or other non hormonal growth promotants and constituents. The products are designed to have te same anabolic properties of prescription strength androgenic-anabolic steroids, but without the side effects and of course they use 100% legal ingredients. Typically these products stay on the market for about 18 months before they become banned by the fda.
How are steroids dangerous?
It depends on how they are used. Some steroids are very helpful. They can promote healing. However, steroid are harmful when abused because they cause heart attacks, cause people to have mood swings and cause the yellowing of the skin.
Is hydrocortisone acetate a steriod?
Yes. But not the kind that gets all the bad press. It is a corticosteroid. There are two basic types of steroids. Anabolic steroids are the ones used and abused by body builders and athletes to help build muscle and enhance performance. Corticosteroids are are are used in many forms swelling and inflamation from a variety of causes that may result in anything from itching to anaphylactic shock. Used as directed by package directions or your doctor's instructions, hydrocortisone is safe and effective. (This is not to say that it and other corticosteroids can't be dangerous if misused.) It is not generally considered a performence enhancing drug (but check the rules for your specific sports organization.)
Are steroids good for body builders?
Well there are two types, one that makes your muscles bigger and the other is if you have a very bad pain, it's used as medication for it. Steroids have many side effects that can be very deadly. Not only are steroids bad for you but they can make your testicles shrink and affect your ability to have kids.
What baseball player position abuse the use of steroid?
The position abused by steroids in base ball are batter, and thrower.
