anabolic steroid

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any of a group of synthetic steroid hormones used to stimulate muscle and bone growth; more than 100 have been developed and each requires a prescription to be used legally in the United States; sometimes used illicitly by athletes to increase their strength

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After a series of scandals and publicity in the 1980s (such as Ben Johnson's improved performance at the 1988 Summer Olympics ), prohibitions of anabolic steroid use were renewed or strengthened by many sports organizations. Source: Internet

At the time, however, use of the substance was not prohibited by Major League Baseball and it was not federally classified as an anabolic steroid in the United States until 2004. Source: Internet

The authors also noted an overrepresentation of anabolic steroid users in the heavy consumption group, although the overall outcomes were not different from those in non-drinkers or moderate drinkers. Source: Internet

Upon stopping anabolic steroid abuse, users may experience depression, suicidal thoughts and behavior. Source: Internet

The International Weightlifting Federation said Tuesday that Demanov tested positive for traces of DHCMT, an anabolic steroid also known as turinabol which has been widely used in weightlifting and other sports. Source: Internet

Visiting a medic will help you establish what dose of a particular anabolic steroid you should consume. Source: Internet

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