Steroid Use in Teen Athletes

Paper Summary:

The paper discusses how, physiologically, anabolic steroids can cause increased incidence of acne, increased susceptibility to injuries in the muscles and tendons, liver disease, tumor growth, and early-onset cardiovascular disease. The paper reviews issues surrounding the use of steroids by teen athletes, what drives them to do it, and the results of studies on the effects on these athletes and their performance.

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Introduction
Literature Review
Methodology
Discussion
Conclusion
References

From the Paper:

"Teens who use steroids are noted to be more irritable, more aggressive and even more violent. Some teens that use steroids actually report a heightened degree of awareness while they use the drugs, which can sometimes lead to steroid induced psychosis. To add to this there is a degree of psychological dependence that comes from the changes the steroids make to the teen male athlete's body and his performance. The athlete begins to feel that the steroid is the whole reason behind any improvement in ability or stamina, in better physical looks. Those teens that use steroids on a regular basis also report a significant increase in somatic complaints as well as depression, anxiety and even periods of intense rage."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Zickler, P. NIDA Initiative Targets Increasing Teen Use of Anabolic Steroids. Pediatrics for Parents. Dec, 1999.
• No author noted. Poll Suggests High School Steroid Use. Oakland Tribune. March 25, 2004
• NIDA, Steroids (Anabolic-Androgenic) drug effects. Accessed via the www on 30 March 2006 at www.drugabuse.gov
• No Author Noted. Teen Athletes and performance enhancing substances: What parents can do. Accessed via the World Wide Web at www.mayoclinic.com
• No author noted. Performance Enhancing Drugs: Dangerous, damaging and potentially deadly. Accessed via the World Wide Web at www.mayoclinic.com

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