title: Medical and nonmedical uses of anabolic-androgenic steroids. Council on Scientific Affairs.
abstract: Recent trends in the use, abuse, and diversion of steroids for nonmedical purposes illustrate a growing problem that not only imposes health risks but presents ethical dilemmas as well. Concern over the known adverse effects, the limited research into the long-term effects, and the ethics of engineering body size and performance through anabolic-androgenic steroid use has led to legislative, legal, and education responses. Increased penalties for distribution to minors and stricter controls in prescribing practices have been enacted through state legislation and federal initiatives. Government, some health professional organizations, and some sports groups have denounced the nonmedical use of anabolic-androgenic steroids and have developed materials to educate their members, other professionals, athletes, educators, and the public at large.
mesh_terms: D000574:American Medical Association; D045930:Anabolic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004335:Drug and Narcotic Control / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006266:Health Education; D006801:Humans; D013287:Illicit Drugs; D009132:Muscles / Q000187:drug effects; D010806:Physical Education and Training / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D013177:Sports / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D014486:United States Food and Drug Administration; D014891:Weight Lifting
chemical_list: D045930:Anabolic Agents; D013287:Illicit Drugs