The Dangers Of Steroids

[amine91]

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You'd have to be living under a rock or on another planet not to know about the growing controversy over steroids and the dangers of steroid use. Steroids virtually ended the careers and the lives of some great athletes. And yet in spite of all the warnings and the positive proof of harmful and even deadly side effects, steroid use continues at an alarming rate. Well, maybe we need just one more wake up call to the dangers of steroids. But instead of boring you with some dull facts and figures, maybe a true story will knock some sense into those who are using steroids for the purpose of getting that "edge" that so many look for when competing in sports activities.




Two years ago, one of my best friend's kids was a promising and up and coming football star. This kid was naturally big to begin with. At only 17 years of age he was over 6 feet and 220 pounds. Certainly he was big and strong enough to make it. He sure as heck had the talent. Well, it seems that his size wasn't big enough for him. So he got his hands on some anadrol, which is an anabolic steroid. He did not get it legally, which is a crime in itself. Just a first time offense can land you in jail for up to a year with a $1,000 fine. Well, this kid wasn't lucky enough to land in jail. He ended up dead from heart failure.


This was not some sick kid with a heart condition. This was a health and strong 17 year old who ended up dead from a heart attack because he took steroids. If this sounds cold and direct, I hope so.


Many years ago, back in the 70s, there was a program called "Scared Straight" This was a program that took inner city kids to maximum security prisons to see how horrible prison life was. It was an attempt to keep these kids from turning to a life of crime. Well, we need something similar with steroid use because the problem is out of control. My friend's kid is dead. There's still hope for yours.


For those who need the technical specifications of the dangers of steroids, how about just a few for starters?


Men who take steroids actually develop breasts. When they get an erection it is very painful and their testicles shrink. Their sperm count can go down to the point where they become sterile. Many also become impotent. I won't even go into the horrors that face women as it sickens me to even think about them, not the least of which is they grow beards and have their menstrual cycles totally screwed up.


But the worst part of taking steroids is that ultimately they cause an enlarged heart and heart attacks. They run the risk of liver damage or liver cancer and many go into what is called "roid rage" where they have uncontrollable fits and can become dangerously violent. The younger you are when you take steroids, the worse it is.


I could go on, but I'm sure you've gotten a pretty grim and ugly picture of the consequences of steroid use. So if you're taking steroids, or know anybody who is, it's time to put a stop to it as soon as possible.


I know my friend wishes he had done the same for his kid.
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[dbalagosa]

Its a danger to the uneducated users.

I believe naa na thread about steroid danger dire...and it was a very HEATED thread. Pro-steroids VS anti-steroid.

[naturalfreakcy]

I am a natural and have been lifting for 7 years yet I have nothing against the person who uses this drug. I used to hate them though coz why would they cheat to get the body they want. It was not until I have trained with guys who used it and knows what the **** this thing is for. I'm not against nor do I suggest people to use the drug. I know a friend who used it for a month and did not achieve any progress after of a month of grueling workout, diet and cycle. To each his own.

Plus, death caused by steroid is debatable. Many have died from drug abuse (no on AS) as well as from smoking. For me, the steroid usage is something that will depend on a person. IF she/he choose to choose that path then he/she should have no regret and should know the ups and downs of the drug. Remember, steroids can help but without determination, proper training, good food and rest, plus a good genetic makeup, you will achieve minimal result.

What I really hate are stereotypes concluding that everyone they see with muscles uses steroids. I have gained from 113 pounds to 175 pounds from natural bodybuilding and I have seen my body change. Ignorance is a curse.


I guess I've read this article somewhere though. Good post.

[Dorothea]

It's not just steroids anymore. A few months ago, I came across a guy who was using INSULIN as a part of his body-building regimen. crazy crazy crazy

[naturalfreakcy]

yeah, plus testosterone, GH, and synthol. Synthol is the craziest I tell you. An oil based superimposed on the muscle. Usually, black bodybuilders use this coz of their genetically high cal insertion issue.

[bleedingboi]

Amino, creatine ug l-arginine raman ko taman. Scary to go further with roids .

[_hizuka_]

pwede ba na specific area lang ang maapektohan sa steroids? ...kay gusto unta nako padak-on akong package...

[geloski71]

I am a natural and have been lifting for 7 years yet I have nothing against the person who uses this drug. I used to hate them though coz why would they cheat to get the body they want. It was not until I have trained with guys who used it and knows what the **** this thing is for. I'm not against nor do I suggest people to use the drug. I know a friend who used it for a month and did not achieve any progress after of a month of grueling workout, diet and cycle. To each his own.

Plus, death caused by steroid is debatable. Many have died from drug abuse (no on AS) as well as from smoking. For me, the steroid usage is something that will depend on a person. IF she/he choose to choose that path then he/she should have no regret and should know the ups and downs of the drug. Remember, steroids can help but without determination, proper training, good food and rest, plus a good genetic makeup, you will achieve minimal result.

What I really hate are stereotypes concluding that everyone they see with muscles uses steroids. I have gained from 113 pounds to 175 pounds from natural bodybuilding and I have seen my body change. Ignorance is a curse.


I guess I've read this article somewhere though. Good post.

I agree with you freaky.

I envy you because you have 7 years of training under your belt.

I just started a couple of months ago. Long way to go.

I started dieting and supplementing (whey, amino and creatine) scientifically last August and it really worked for me.

I've been eating close to 3000 calories a day with 250 grams of protein.

Add to that, 4 servings of whey protein a day = bankruptcy! hahahaha!

It takes years to build muscle folks!

Just my 2 cents worth of BS.

[dbalagosa]

I agree with you freaky.

I envy you because you have 7 years of training under your belt.

I just started a couple of months ago. Long way to go.

I started dieting and supplementing (whey, amino and creatine) scientifically last August and it really worked for me.

I've been eating close to 3000 calories a day with 250 grams of protein.

Add to that, 4 servings of whey protein a day = bankruptcy! hahahaha!

It takes years to build muscle folks!

Just my 2 cents worth of BS.

grabeha anang 3000 calories a day nimo sir oi. pila diay imo timbang karon?

Then 4 servings protein a day?? bangag jud bulsa.

[jangska]

pwede ba na specific area lang ang maapektohan sa steroids? ...kay gusto unta nako padak-on akong package...

di na mo dako bai mo shrink man gali ang itlog literally. kita ko any sa discovery bato or nat geo dangers of steroids.

sa mga tao daw na nag gamit ug steroids kay sa gawas healthy ayo tanawon pero inside daw slowly daw gipatay ug na dunot. ang ako di maka limtan jud ato kay mo shrink daw ang itlog.ahaha..

badtripa ana uy dako ayo kag lawas nya inig kita sa babae sa ubos hiyos diay unsay pulos pa dako ug lawas kung di ma appreciate sa babae ug dili pajud healthy sa lawas.

pero not against kos nag gamit ug steroids lahi2 lang jud nag trip ug gusto ang tao.