Anabolic steroids Category: Stimulants

(also called: steroids, roids, juice, nandrolone, restandol, striant, sustanon)

How it’s used

Anabolic steroids are synthetic versions of the male hormone testosterone. You can get them as a tablet, capsule or liquid to inject. Your doctor may prescribe them to treat specific conditions. They are also popular with bodybuilders, athletes and other sports people because they can improve your performance.

Short-term effects

May increase your muscle mass if you take them as part of a body building regime
They can increase your appetite, energy, motivation, confidence and self-esteem
May let you train harder and recover quicker

Long-term effects

You may become more aggressive and violent – ‘roid rage’
Hypertension – your body retains water and blood pressure goes up
If you’re still growing it may stunt your growth
Increases your risk of liver failure, stroke or heart attack
Mood swings, hallucinations and depression
Paranoia, confusion and trouble sleeping
In men – can cause balding, breast enlargement (‘man boobs’) and impotence
In women – can cause facial and body hair growth, deeper voice, smaller breasts and menstrual problems