"Blow the Whitstle" on Steroid Use

Welcome to my web site! My name is Niki and I am a Post-Masters student in Clinical Community Counseling. I recently reviewed some research on anabolic steroid use among teens and was inspired to break down the facts to help "blow the whistle" once and for all. Girls and boys are using these illegal, harmful drugs as early as junior high when their bodies are still developing. What's worse is that the long-term effects of steroids are not even known. People who use steroids also appear to be at higher risk for using other drugs. Adolescents are facing growing pressure from peers, coaches and parents to be and look their best. Let's face it, even professional athletes use steroids so they can enhance themselves. With these "juiced" up athletes breaking world records, why wouldn't teens want to start using? This website will tell you why you should never start using and hopefully shed some light on the dangers of steroids. Did you know that according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the usage of steroids among high school students has doubled from 1991 to 2003? WOW!

Being active in sports is so important. Studies show that participation in sports is linked to higher social competence, higher self-esteem and better health. It' s hard being a teen with issues such as body dissatisfaction being so prevalent. Fitting in isn't easy, so why do magazines have to portray perfect, airbrushed bodies left and right? Who in real life looks like Barbie or G.I. Joe? No one! This web site is a great way to quickly introduce and educate teen visitors on the key issues of anabolic steroid use.

I hope you'll find the information you need on this site to see both the consequences of usage and healthy alternatives.

forgetfulness & confusion

boys- shrinking testicles

boys-development of breasts

girls- growth of facial hair

girls- deepening of voice

Major effects: liver tumors, jaundice, HIV from sharing needles, fluid retention, high blood pressure.

Don't let baseball get a bad wrap!

Just because some professional athletes have tainted America's favorite pastime, doesn't mean this trend should continue. Hank Aaron didn't need to cheat to break records, so why should you?