Steroids, Sports, and Body Image: The Risks of Performance-Enhancing Drugs (Issues in Focus)
by Judy Monroe
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Describes what steroids are, how they work, why people misuse them, their devastating effects, and the steps being taken to control their use. Anabolic steroids are powerful drugs that can increase strength and body weight quickly. They are illegal without a doctor's prescription and are banned from athletics. Steroid use puts athletes at risk of being thrown out of competition, and it can cause a multitude of health problems -- even death. Despite the dangers, many people -- both men and show more women -- use steroids to achieve an ideal body or success in sports. In Steroids, Sports, and Body Image: The Risks of Performance-Enhancing Drugs, author Judy Monroe describes what steroids are, how they work, and why people misuse them. She highlights the disastrous effects of steroid use and steps that have been taken to curb it. And she offers an alternative for young people -- drug-free training tips to help them achieve athletic success in a healthy way. show lessTags
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Judy Monroe is the author of more than forty books for young people. She enjoys writing for children and adults on topics ranging from health to law
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