Steroid Abuse

by Tamara L. Roleff

Overview

The National Institute on Drug Abuse defines the term anabolic steroid as any synthetic variation of the male hormone testosterone. Steroids can be used to treat hormonal issues and can help combat muscular atrophy and other conditions. Athletes and fitness enthusiasts can also abuse them for purposes of performance enhancement or for the improvement of physical appearance. This informative edition describes issues pertaining to steroid abuse. It explores both the body building benefits that steroids offer and the dangerous side effects of the drugs. Since the International Olympics Committee and many professional sports organizations have banned their use, the issues surrounding regulation and testing are also addressed.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781420502299
Publisher:	Gale Cengage Learning
Publication date:	04/16/2010
Series:	Lucent Hot Topics Series
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	7.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	13 - 16 Years

Table of Contents

Foreword 4

Introduction: A Commonly Used Drug 6

Chapter 1 A Short History of the Use of Steroids in Sports 11

Chapter 2 Why Use Steroids? 26

Chapter 3 Is It Cheating to Use Steroids? 42

Chapter 4 Regulating Steroid Use 55

Chapter 5 What Is the Future of Steroids in Sports? 74

Notes 89

Discussion Questions 95

Organizations to Contact 97

For more Information 101

Index 105

Picture Credits 111

About the author 112

Editorial Reviews

Review: Steroid Abuse "Exceptional features of the series are the discussion questions for each chapter, the organizations to contact section, and nice bibliographies that include multiple formats."—VOYA, December 2007

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