title: Anabolic steroids and ergogenic aids.
abstract: Anabolic steroids are used by many athletes, despite adverse effects involving most organ systems. Steroid use is increasing among young athletes. General solutions to the problem include education and motivation of athletes to avoid these drugs, regulations to limit their production and distribution, and unannounced drug testing among competitors.
authors.affiliation: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, East Lansing.
authors.forename: D O
authors.initials: DO
authors.lastname: Hough
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D045930:Anabolic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D002319:Cardiovascular System / Q000187:drug effects; D005837:Genitalia, Male / Q000187:drug effects; D013006:Growth Hormone / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000187:drug effects; D008297:Male; D012651:Self Medication; D013177:Sports; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders; D014815:Vitamins / Q000008:administration & dosage
chemical_list: D045930:Anabolic Agents; D014815:Vitamins; D013006:Growth Hormone