title: Anabolic-androgenic steroids and adolescents: recent developments.
abstract: Despite their classification as a Schedule III Controlled Substance, anabolic-androgenic steroids continue to be used by adolescents who seek increased muscularity as well as enhanced athletic performance. Although the potential side effects of steroids are relatively well known, problems with counterfeit substances and steroid-spiked dietary supplements have received less attention. Drawing on scholarly literature and reports from government units such as the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Food and Drug Administration, this article addresses those issues and makes recommendations for communicating with adolescents about the use of steroids.
authors: Department of Communication Studies, Clemson University, South Carolina.
authors: Bryan E
authors: BE
authors: Denham
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior / Q000523:psychology*; D045930:Anabolic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000728:Androgens / Q000009:adverse effects*; D019587:Dietary Supplements / Q000592:standards; D004300:Doping in Sports / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000639:trends; D004335:Drug and Narcotic Control; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D013287:Illicit Drugs / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D008297:Male; D012651:Self Medication / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000639:trends; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000523:psychology; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology
chemical_list: D045930:Anabolic Agents; D000728:Androgens; D013287:Illicit Drugs