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Basic Facts About Anabolic Steroids
Anabolic steroids are synthetic derivatives of the male hormone testosterone, which promote the growth of skeletal muscle and increase lean body mass.

Studies Reveal Steroid Use by Non-Athlete Teens
According to research, high school boys are more likely to use anabolic steroids, while high school girls use more body-shaping, athletic-enhancing drugs.

Anabolic Steroids May Be Addictive, Study Finds
Although people who use anabolic steroids to enhance their physical performance deny that they are addictive, a research study at the University of Southern California showed that hamsters exposed to steriods demonstrated addictive behavior toward them over time.