Name It

Trace names include: Sustanon 250, Deca-Durabolin, Dianabol, Anavar and Stanozolol. May be referred to by users as riods.

Know It

Anabolic steroids can only be sold lawfully by a pharmacist to someone with a doctor’s prescription.
While possession isn’t illegal without a prescription, supply is against the law and Class C penalties apply
Anabolic steroids are similar to, and include the male hormone testosterone.
They are used in medicine to treat anaemia and muscle weakness after surgery
Don’t confuse them with the type of steroids used to treat eczema/asthma
Some body builders and athletes use anabolic steroids as well as people who think it’ll improve their body image.
Some can be swallowed, but most need to be injected.
Use in sports is prohibited. A positive test for the drug an ruin a sporting career.

The Effects

Users claim steroids make them feel more aggressive and able to train harder.
With exercise, anabolic steroids can help build up muscle power and athletic exercise.
They help users to recover from strenuous exercise.

Taking steroids carries many health risks and can stop young people from growing properly.
The risks for Men include: erection problems, breast growth, shrinking testicles, reduced sperm and even sterility, acne, increased chance of heart attack and liver failure.
The risks for Women include growth of facial hair, deepening voice, shrinking breasts, messed up menstrual cycle, spots, possible miscarriage and stillbirth.
Some effects, such as change in breast size may be irreversible without surgery.
Injecting into veins can be dangerous and injecting into muscle can damage nerves and veins. Sharing needles or syringes puts users at risk of dangerous infections like hepatitis and HIV