final draft for steroid paper for rehwaldt

Daniel Wert

                                                        Steroids                                                                    

       Steroid abusers subject themselves to more than 70 side effects ranging in severity from many different types of cancer including lung and liver to acne. Steroids are body-enhancing drugs that use natural and synthetic substances that copy body functions (Thomas, Santel 18). There are many different kinds of steroids. Some increase muscle mass or oxygen delivery. Others are stimulants, relaxants, weight and pain control and nutritional supplements. There are steroids that mask drug use to avoid detection in drug tests (Thomas et al. 19). Steroids are very dangerous and should never be used unless for medical reasons. People use steroids for many different reasons, yet there effects can be damaging.

Body enhancement drugs are called performance-enhancing drugs. When athletes take these drugs it is called doping (Thomas et al. 15). It was a rumored but never was proven, that one of the earliest use of steroids was by Hitler’s troops to increase their fighting abilities. The first reported use of anaobolic steroids in sports was by the soviet weight-lifting team in the early 1950s. (Lukas 14) These steroids can be taken in two different ways, an injection or in pill form. The most commonly used type of steroids by people is anabolic androgenic steroids. These steroids are testosterone-increasing drugs that are commonly abused (The Nightmare of Steroids). Testosterone drives muscle growth and has effects on the mood of a person and sexual functions (Big on Drugs). There are many other types of steroids and there not just used for creating muscle mass. One way many athletes get more endurance is by blood doping. The oldest form of blood doping is the infusion of blood. People inject the same type of blood into there own bodies. This then makes them have more red blood cells in their system which enables the person to get more oxygen at a quicker pace, thus increasing their endurance (NIDA”anoboilc steroids) stimulants are used to heighten energy levels and to boost endurance. Stimulants include cocaine, nicotine and caffeine. Relaxants or depressants slow down the nervous system. Sedatives, barbiturates, alcohol, marijuana and beta-blockers are all examples of relaxants. Masking pain is merely used by over the counter painkillers. Weight control or diuretics dehydrate fat cells, which result in temporary weight loss. Directs are also used to mask drug use because it increase your urine quantity. Chromium is also so a steroid that reduces fat by assisting cells to obtain more glucose. Nutritional supplements have lower results when taken. They are vitamin and mineral pills. Androstenedione is another popular performance enhancing steroid. It is an anabolic steroid that last only one to three hours. Creatine is the same as Androstenedione in creating more muscle mass. Creatine acts as a source of energy for the muscles (Thomas et al. 51-79).

People use steroids for many different reasons. Some people just want to have a better appearance. The amount of damage depends on how much steroids are taken usually the pill forms are more dangerous (Big on Drugs magazine). The main reason athletes use steroids is pressure. They put pressure on themselves because they want to win. Their coaches, family and friends with high expectations also add to the pressure of the athlete. The rewards are so great the athletes are willing to take the risk of steroids to win (Thomas et al. 17). Athletes get more muscle mass and reduced fat and they also obtain increased strength and endurance (Steroids). Athletes also want a faster recovery speed from workouts, so they can work out and exercise more (Anabolic steroids). Steroid users believe that steroids help prevent injures but in fact they do the opposite (Scot 50). Doctors use steroids for medical reasons. Steroids can help old men build muscle mass and speed the healing of injured muscles (The Nightmare of Steroids). Both the natural and the artificial steroids are used by doctors to treat diseases. They use the artificial kind because doctors can’t get enough of the real hormone. Steroids are also used by veterinarians. Farmers use them to beef up their cattle for more meat production (Scot 12).

The effects of steroids on women are a deeper voice, more body hair, more facial hair, smaller breasts and menstrual irregularity. The effects on men are larger breasts, smaller testicles and a lower sperm count. The effects for male and female are acne, hairless, upset stomach, mood swings, and difficulty urinating and rapid weight gain. He worst kind of effects happens when over abuse theses steroids, this can cause changes in your blood, liver, kidneys and heart. It may even cause some type of cancers (Scot 47, 97). If young adults take steroids it can stunt their growth. Once you stop taking steroids in a few months you will lose all of your muscle mass and withdrawal of steroids can cause sever depression. (Lukas “big on drugs”). One effect of steroids that people don’t usually want is good in sports. Steroids increase aggression and hostile behavior. They say it helps them get pumped for the game (Scot 17).

As has been shown we have talked about many different types of steroids, their effects and why these steroids would be used. In conclusion athletes and regular people take steroids for many different reasons, they risk the harmful effects of steroids to obtain their goal of winning or just looking good. In some situations steroids are great, but in most there is no need for them. If your thinking of taking steroids, don’t unless for a medical reason. A good diet and exercise will get you where you want to be physical without the effects of steroids. You just have to be patient. Steroids can be helpful and harmful but hard work and some effort will get you to your goal.

Work cited

 ”Anabolic steroids.” NIDA for teens: facts on drugs. No date given. NIDA. 7 NOV 2008 http://teens.drugabuse.gov/facts/facts_ster2.asp

Chaikin, Tommy, Telader, Rick. “The Nightmare of Steroids” Sports Illustrated 24 Oct 2008:84-102\

Keil, Janas. “Big on Drugs”mens health 4 OCT 2003:27-36.

Lukas, Scot. The Drug Library- Steroids. Springfeild, 1994.

Steroids”. DEA. Aug 2006. Drug Enforcement Administration. 30 Oct 2008 www.usdoj.gov/dea/concern/steroids.html.

Thomas Santel Drugs and Sports. San Diego: Green haven press INC, 2001

informative essay on steroids

 

Daniel wert

                                                        Steroids                                                                    

       Steroid abusers subject themselves to more than 70 side effects ranging in severity from many differnt types of cancer including lung and liver to acnee. Steroids are body enhancing drugs that use natural and synthetic substances that copy body functions (Thomas, Santel 18). There are many different kinds of steroids. Some increase muscle mass or oxygen delivery. Others are stimulants, relaxants, weight and pain control and nutritional supplements. There are steroids that mask drug use to avoid detection in drug tests ( Thomas et al. 19). Steroids are very dangerous and should never be used unless for medical reasons. People use steroids for many different reasons, yet there effects can be damaging.

Body enhancement drugs are called performance enhancing drugs. When athletes take these drugs it is called doping ( Thomas et al. 15) . It was a rumore but never was proven,that one of the earliest use of steroids was by Hitler’s troops to increase their fighting abilities. The first  reported use of anaobolicsteroids in sports was by the sovietweight-lifting team in the early 1950s.(Lukas 14)These steroids can be taken in two different ways, an injection or in pill form. The most commonly used type of steroids by people is anabolic androgenic steroids. These steroids are testosterone increasing drugs that are commonly abused (The Nightmare of Steroids). testosterone drives muscle growth and has effects on the mood of a person and sexual functions(Big on Drugs ). There are many other types of steroids and there not just used for creating muscle mass. One way many athletes get more endurance is by blood doping. The oldest form of blood doping is the infusion of blood. People inject the same type of blood into there own bodies. This then makes them have more red blood cells in their system which enables the person to get more oxygen at a quicker pace, thus increasing their endurance( NIDA”anoboilc steroids)stimulants are used to heighten energy levels and to boost endurance. Stimulants include cocaine, nicotine and caffeine. Relaxants or depressants slow down the nervous system. Sedatives, barbiturates, alcohol, marijuana and beta-blockers are all examples of relaxants. Masking pain is merely used by over the counter pain killers. Weight control or diuretics dehydrate fat cells, which results in temporary weight loss. Directs are also used to mask drug use because it increase your urine quantity. Chromium is also so a steroid that reduces fat by assisting cells to obtain more glucose. Nutritional supplements have lower results when taken. They are vitamin and mineral pills. Androstenedione is another popular performance enhancing steroid. It is an anabolic steroid that last only one to three hours. Creatine is the same as Androstenedione in creating more muscle mass. Creatine acts as a source of energy for the muscles (Thomas et al. 51-79).

People use steroids for many different reasons. Some people just want to have a better appearance. The amount of damage depends on how much steroids are taken usually the pill forms are more dangerous( Big on Drugs magazine). The main reason athletes use steroids is pressure. They put pressure on themselves because they want to win. Their coaches, family and friends with high expectations also add to the pressure of the athlete. The rewards are so great the athletes are willing to take the risk of steroids to win( Thomas et al. 17). Athletes get more muscle mass and reduced fat and they also obtain increased strength and endurance( Steroids). Athletes also want a faster recovery speed from workouts, so they can work out and exercise more(Anoboilc steroids ). Steroid users believe that steroids help prevent injures but in fact they do the opposite( Scot 50). Doctors use steroids for medicalreasons. Steroids can help old men build muscle mass and speed the healing of injured muscles( The Nightmare of Steroids). Both the naturaland the artificialsteroids are used by doctors to treat diseases. They use the artificial kind because doctors can’t get enough of the real hormone. Steroids are also used by veterinarians. Farmers use them to beef up their cattle for more meat production (Scot 12).

The effects of steroids abusers on women is a deeper voice, More body hair, more facialhair, smaller breasts and menstrual irregularity. The effects on men is larger breasts, smaller testicles and a lower sperm count. The effects for male and female are acne, hairless, upset stomach, mood swings, difficulty urinating and rapid weight gain. He worst kind of effects happens when over abuse theses steroids, this can cause changes in your blood, liver, kidneys and heart. It may even cause some type of cancers (Scot 47, 97). If young adults take steroids it can stunt their growth. Once you stop taking steroids in a few months you will lose all of your muscle mass and withdrawal of steroids can cause sever depression. ( lukas “big on drugs”). One effect of steroids that people don’t usually want is good in sports. Steroids increase aggression and hostile behavior. They say it helps them get pumped for the game (Scot 17).

as has been shown we have talked about many different types of steroids, there effects and why these steroids would be used. In conclusion athletes and regular people take steroids for many different reasons, they risk the harmful effects of steroids to obtain their goal of winning or just looking good. In some situations steroids are great, but in most there is no need for them. If your thinking of taking steroids don’t unless for a medicalreason. A good diet and exercise will get you where you want to be physical without the effects of steroids. You just have to be patient. Steroids can be helpful and harmful but hard work and some effort will get you to your goal.

work cited

 ”Anoboilc steroids.” NIDA for teens:facts on drugs.no date given. NIDA. 7 nov 2008 http://teens.drugabuse.gov/facts/facts_ster2.asp

Chaikin, Tommy, Telader, Rick. “The Nightmare of Steroids” Sports Illustrated 24 Oct 2008:84-102\

Keil, Janas. “Big on Drugs”mens health 4 oct 2003:27-36.

Lukas, Scot.The Drug Library Steroids. Springfeild,1994.

Steroids”. DEA. Aug 2006. drug Enforcemant Administration. 30 Oct 2008 www.usdoj.gov/dea/concern/steroids.html.

Thomas SantelDrugs and Sports. San Diego: Green haven press INC, 2001.