Steroid abusers are
healthy individuals who take steroids to enhance their physical looks
and/or athleticism.
Steroid
abusers typically practice overdosing; that is, exceeding
recommended dosage and intake schedule.
Steroid abusers also
tend to spend huge amounts of money when acquiring these banned
substances. Steroid abusers may also exhibit signs of their dependence
to these drugs. These manifestations include insistence to use steroids
despite their negative effects on their health and social interaction.
Steroid abusers may also feel depressed or unable to fit in when they
are not taking steroids. They may also display attitude changes like
mood swings and aggression. These behavioral problems are linked to
depressed hormonal levels.
Steroid abusers
experience adverse reactions to these drugs. Female
steroid abusers
suffer from masculinization symptoms like hoarsening or deepening of
voice, reduction in breast size, and hirsutism. Male steroid abusers,
on the other hand, undergo feminization. Feminization symptoms include
testicular atrophy, growth of breast tissues or gynecomastia, as well
as water retention. Both genders experience acne and oily
skin and other far more serious health risks like elevated blood
pressure, increased risk of cardiovascular disease, and liver damage.
Steroid abusers have high probability of experiencing liver damage when
they are taking 17 alpha-alkylated compounds.
Steroid abuse
is very serious, so don't take it lightly.
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