Steroid abuse in history

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Anabolic steroids were first discovered around 1930 and were initially used as natural drugs. They were mainly used to treat Hypogonadism. This is a medical condition where testosterone levels in a body are low. Anabolic steroids are direct derivatives of testosterone. A few years later, scientists discovered that these steroids could be used to treat chronic wasting conditions (caused due to Cancer and AIDS), and also delayed puberty or impotence.

When even more research was conducted, researchers concluded that anabolic steroids could be used to effectively enhance cell growth, thereby making them useful in muscle and bone growth stimulation. As wind of this information surfaced, hordes of bodybuilders, athletes, sportsmen, models and even highschoolers began to demand these steroids. However, large-scale production led to increase consumption and finally, overdose by many athletes.

Such overdose and improper usage is called ‘Steroid Abuse’. This abuse is aided by the large amount of steroids available in black markets, through smuggling and organized crime. The main reason for overdose is that athletes and bodybuilders wish to get faster results...

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