Frequently asked questions about anabolic steroids with sharp-cut and scientifically based answers. It’s always worth asking! Oral steroids and injectable steroids. Cycling, stacking, and pyramiding. Health effects of steroid abuse. Short-term and long-term consequences of anabolic steroid abuse. Just to name a few.
Are anabolic steroids addictive?
Yes, they can be! An undetermined percentage of steroid abusers may become addicted to the drug, as evidenced by their continuing to take steroids in spite of physical problems, negative effects on social relations, or nervousness and irritability. Steroid users can experience withdrawal symptoms such as mood swings, fatigue, restlessness, and depression. Untreated, some depressive symptoms associated with anabolic steroid withdrawal have been known to persist for a year or more after the abuser stops taking the drugs.
How long do steroids stay in your system?
It varies from a couple of weeks to more than 18 months.
How can I excel in sports if I don't use steroids?
If you eat well, use vitamin supplements, sleep well, and work out hard, you can develop big muscles naturally. Millions of athletes, and the best athletes of all time, have excelled and are excelling without doing ‘roids. Besides, steroids are now banned in virtually every major collegiate and professional sport.
I've had my testosterone levels recently checked and they are much lower than they should be. Am I then a good candidate for steroids?
This is a common question. If your doctor checked your testosterone levels and found that they are lower than they should be, your doctor should educate you or refer you to someone else well-versed in hormone replacement therapy. You are not a candidate for hormone replacement just because your doctor has diagnosed you with low testosterone levels. Unfortunately, there are some doctors who give their patients the wrong advice – and their patients pay the price. It’s sad but true!