Anabolic Steroids
The use of anabolic steroids is a widely-known topic of interest. The discussion of making anabolic steroids legal has come up many times, and has brought up many different viewpoints on the issue. To better understand the extent of the discussion, I researched the history, laws, and ethics of anabolic steroid use to fully develop a scholarly stance on the topic of interest. Anabolic steroids should continue to be criminalized due to the dangerous effects seen on various individuals.
Anabolic steroids are defined by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary as “any group of usually synthetic hormones that are derivatives of testosterone, are used medically especially to promote tissue growth, and are sometimes abused by athletes to increase the size and …show more content…
The most commonly used slang terms for the use of steroids are bulking and juicing, which are the use of steroids. Another commonly used term is doping, which is steroid use specific to athletic competition. There are various other terms used to define steroids such as blending, cycling, and pyramiding. There are also slang words used for the users. The most common word is juiced up. This is a person who is very large and thought to be using steroids. Individuals that use steroids are often seen to have roid rage, which are episodes of rage, aggression, or violence. There are also slang terms for steroid paraphernalia. Dart, poke, and ned are all frequently used words to describe syringes and needles, while gear is used to describe anything associated with the use of …show more content…
The use and sale of steroids prospered after this decision through the Black Market. The first major federal regulation of steroids happened in 1988, and was introduced as part of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act. This Act did two significant things, one being creating the policy of a drug-free America; the other being establishing the Office of National Drug Control Policy. It stiffened penalties for the possession and sale of steroids. Two years later the Congress passed the Anabolic Steroid Enforcement Act of 1990, this placed certain anabolic steroids on Schedule III of the Controlled Substance Act. Schedule III substances are those that have a potential of being abused less than the substances in schedule I and II, and the substance has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United
Anabolic steroids are defined by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary as “any group of usually synthetic hormones that are derivatives of testosterone, are used medically especially to promote tissue growth, and are sometimes abused by athletes to increase the size and …show more content…
The most commonly used slang terms for the use of steroids are bulking and juicing, which are the use of steroids. Another commonly used term is doping, which is steroid use specific to athletic competition. There are various other terms used to define steroids such as blending, cycling, and pyramiding. There are also slang words used for the users. The most common word is juiced up. This is a person who is very large and thought to be using steroids. Individuals that use steroids are often seen to have roid rage, which are episodes of rage, aggression, or violence. There are also slang terms for steroid paraphernalia. Dart, poke, and ned are all frequently used words to describe syringes and needles, while gear is used to describe anything associated with the use of …show more content…
The use and sale of steroids prospered after this decision through the Black Market. The first major federal regulation of steroids happened in 1988, and was introduced as part of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act. This Act did two significant things, one being creating the policy of a drug-free America; the other being establishing the Office of National Drug Control Policy. It stiffened penalties for the possession and sale of steroids. Two years later the Congress passed the Anabolic Steroid Enforcement Act of 1990, this placed certain anabolic steroids on Schedule III of the Controlled Substance Act. Schedule III substances are those that have a potential of being abused less than the substances in schedule I and II, and the substance has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United