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Use of Steroids and Performance Enhancers
Anabolic steroids are used to increase the testosterone production in the body, which in turn stimulates muscle growth and development. This effect is also sought through the use of over the counter substances such as creatine, androstenedione, and erythropoietin. All of these drugs have serious side effects related to the increased level of testosterone. Risks run from physiological differences, such as facial hair in women or gynecomastia (breast growth) in men, to serious health risks such as heart failure. These drugs do have some medical uses but are carefully controlled and are illegal unless used in accordance with a prescription.

Anabolic Steroids An "unbiased look at anabolic steroids".
Anabolic Steroids and the Law Information about drug laws from a practicing attorney.
Anabolic Steroids: A Threat to Mind and Body From The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information.
Anabolic Steroids: What are they? Part I, Part II Information on the history of use and abuse of steroids and the reasons that they are used, from
BigSport.com.
Creatine From CBS Sportswire July 1998
Creatine Supplementation in Athletes Informatation about creatine use from the Nicholas Institute for Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma.
Drugs Athletes Use to Enhance Performance Information about various performance-enhancement techniques used by athletes.
Drug Used by Athletes Does Not Build Muscle, Study Finds 6/2/99
The Effects of Anabolic steroid Use From the National Federation of Professional Trainers.
Enhancing Performance: Eating to Succeed Article from the BBC about the use of vitamins and other food supplements to enhance performance. 8/5/99
An Explanation of what Nandrolone Does Audio file of news report by the BBC
Nandralone and Anabolic Steroids
Positive Cases for Steroids on the Rise
Questions and Answers About Anabolic Steroids Information from the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
Reduce Acid to Increase Performance Discussion of the benefits and side effects of using sodium bicarbonate and sodium citrate to enhance performance.
The S Files Provides a reference source for bodybuilders and athletes seeking information on steroid use.
Steroid FAQ Answers to commonly asked questions converning setroid use and abuse.
SteroidsInfo.com Information about the use and effects of anabolic-androgenic steroids.
Steroid Prevention Program Scores with High School Athletes Information from the National Institute on Drug Abuse about their ATLAS program, which focuses on abuse of steroids by girls.
Steroid Profiles Effects of over 30 different varieties of steroids.
The Steroid Truth "Everything you ever wanted to know about steroids".
Supplements A discussion of various supplements that are believed to enhance performance and which are generally permissible to use.
Steroids Q&A
Yahoo! Health and Medicine Androstenedione links with information about use, effects, and problems.
Concerns Raises About Performance Enhancing Drugs in the US 9/12/98 Information about androstenedione use in professional athletes.
Creatine Supplements May Help Some Athletes 10/14/98 Studies show that creatine may be useful for some athletes, but that it has no substantial benefit for endurance sports.

More Information:

History and General Information About Drug Use in Sports
Doping: How and Why Doping is Done
Alcohol Use and Alcoholism
Other Controlled Drugs Often Used or Abused by Athletes

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