Steroids Research Paper Essay Example
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Robert Anderson
Prof. Santoro
English Comp 1 sec 151 Research Paper
April 29, 2008
Anabolic Steroid Anabolic steroid is widely being used by young teens throughout middle school and high school. Studies reveal that children in fifth, sixth, and seventh grade, aging from 9-13 are using anabolic steroids.(isteroids) Think of a number that would represent the percentage of middle school students that have taken an anabolic steroid at least once. “According to steroid stats of various studies, 5.4% of all middle school students are reported using steroids. This includes 2.6% male students, and 2.8% female students.”(isteroids) “Steroid use is growing among 12-17 year old males, and the average adolescent begins using steroids at age 15.” (Lovitch 2) Steroids have been linked in causing liver cancer, heart attacks, elevated cholesterol levels, and can stop the lengthening of bones. The bodies of young teenagers are still in the early stages of bone a structural growth. Taking Anabolic steroids can slow growth down or even stop it completely creating problems later in life. I believe that teachers in middle schools in the United States need to help there students better understand the dangers of anabolic steroids. “Anabolic steroids were developed in the late 1930’s primarily to treat hypogonadism, a condition in which the testes do not produce sufficient testosterone for normal growth, development, and sexual functioning.” Even though anabolic steroid was used to treat delayed puberty, it was discovered by scientists that it could also serve another purpose. Bodybuilders, weightlifters, and athletes were soon using to build muscle. By using anabolic steroids one could
page 2 of 8 gain muscle mass at a very rapid pace, and also decrease body fat. Athletes first began using in Ancient Greece. They used anabolic steroids to improve muscle growth to gain an advantage on
there competitor. There was not much knowledge of anabolic steroids
Robert Anderson
Prof. Santoro
English Comp 1 sec 151 Research Paper
April 29, 2008
Anabolic Steroid Anabolic steroid is widely being used by young teens throughout middle school and high school. Studies reveal that children in fifth, sixth, and seventh grade, aging from 9-13 are using anabolic steroids.(isteroids) Think of a number that would represent the percentage of middle school students that have taken an anabolic steroid at least once. “According to steroid stats of various studies, 5.4% of all middle school students are reported using steroids. This includes 2.6% male students, and 2.8% female students.”(isteroids) “Steroid use is growing among 12-17 year old males, and the average adolescent begins using steroids at age 15.” (Lovitch 2) Steroids have been linked in causing liver cancer, heart attacks, elevated cholesterol levels, and can stop the lengthening of bones. The bodies of young teenagers are still in the early stages of bone a structural growth. Taking Anabolic steroids can slow growth down or even stop it completely creating problems later in life. I believe that teachers in middle schools in the United States need to help there students better understand the dangers of anabolic steroids. “Anabolic steroids were developed in the late 1930’s primarily to treat hypogonadism, a condition in which the testes do not produce sufficient testosterone for normal growth, development, and sexual functioning.” Even though anabolic steroid was used to treat delayed puberty, it was discovered by scientists that it could also serve another purpose. Bodybuilders, weightlifters, and athletes were soon using to build muscle. By using anabolic steroids one could
page 2 of 8 gain muscle mass at a very rapid pace, and also decrease body fat. Athletes first began using in Ancient Greece. They used anabolic steroids to improve muscle growth to gain an advantage on
there competitor. There was not much knowledge of anabolic steroids