Steroids
Overview
Popular names ‘roids’
What is it?
Steroids are a group of drugs similar to the male hormone, testosterone. It is usually associated with people who are interested in body building.
Sought after effects
- assists the male sexual function
- enhances libido
- increases production of red blood cells (good for building muscles)
Undesired effects
- high blood pressure
- liver damage (especially tablet form)
- can reduce testicle size
What does it look like?
Steroids are readily available in many gyms and are sold as tablets/capsules or ampoules.
How is it taken?
Swallowed: tablets/capsules are swallowed (ingested)
Injected: ampoules are injected into muscle