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Steroids (Anabolic)

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Steroids (Anabolic-Androgenic) (DrugFacts)

Revised Jul 2009.
Provides basic information about anabolic-androgenic steroids, such as how it is abused, its effects of the brain and mental health, its addictive potential, treatment, and the extent of abuse among youth. En Español

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Anabolic Steroids (Mind Over Matter)

Published Jan 1997. Revised Jan 2009.
Shows young teens how anabolic steroids can cause liver damage and cancer and weaken the immune system. En Español

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Anabolic Steroid Abuse (Research Reports)

Published Jul 2001. Revised Aug 2006.
Explores the latest research on anabolic steroid use, including health consequences of steroid abuse, the effects it can have on behavior, prevention research, and effective treatment approaches. En Español

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