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There are quite a number of different types of anabolic steroid that abusers can become addicted to and, unlike more popular drugs that are abused, these steroids are often taken in secret - in fact the users themselves will often try not to think about the fact that they are taking them.
So, if you have your suspicions about a friend, partner of family member becoming addicted to and abusing steroids, please read the following:
Sientists adapted the construction of the molecule testosterone to create anabolic steroids between the years 1930s to the 1960s. The outcome was meant to increase body and muscle protein metabolism.
Anabolic Steroids are used to enlarge muscle mass by the effects of the steroid hormone, androgen. On the streets, its nicknames are gym candy, juice, pumpers, Arnold, roids, hype, and weight trainers.
Oral Steroids
The oral and fat-soluble anabolic steroids will remain in the body system for many weeks or months after you have stopped taking them.
Injectable Steroids
Injected directly into the muscle by a needle, which gradually releases into the remaining parts of the body. It causes immediate reaction and quicker results. For months after use, it may be detectable by a drug test. Injectable Anabolic Steroids are more tolerated by your body compared to oral that is why long-term abusers prefer Injecting than taking orally.
Anabolic Steroids Types
Fluoxymesterone (Halotestin)
Used as a medication to treat breast cancer in women and testosterone deficiency in men. Athletes often take Fluoxymesterone (Halotestin) to boost performance in the gym and competition. It is known as an extremely toxic oral steroid.
Methandrostenolone (Dianabol)
In the beginning, it was used to amplify muscle growth for bodybuilders however the FDA banned it under the Controlled Substance Act in the early 1990s. The primary ingredient allows itself to pass through the liver without being broken down causing damage to the liver.
Methenolone
A dihydrotestosterone based anabolic steroid that can be purchased in tablet form or directly injected. Because of the low amount side effects, it is considered on of the safer steroids.
Boldenone Undecylenate
Also known as Ganabol, Ultragan, and Equipouse. This type of anabolic steroid was formed to be use by veterinaries and not recommended for people to use however it has been detected in the past by mixed martial artist, boxers, and an AFL player.
Formebolone (Esiclene)
One of the very weak types of anabolic steroid, which is an Italian water based, injected directly into the muscle. When injecting, it will be severely painful and increase muscle hardness for 19 to 30 hours. The main side effect is damaging the liver because of the ingredient 17 Alpha Alkylated.
All anabolic steroids are against the law without a prescription, however there are many steroid alternatives that can be bought over the counter. Using any type of anabolic steroid can cause uncertain results; it is recommend that abusers seek professional advice as soon as possible. In the end, an anabolic steroid user must know that it is illegal if used to just enhance sports performance, as well as potentially life-threatening.
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