Edwards, Sue Bradford,

Steroids /by Sue Bradford Edwards ; content consultant, Nicholas Ratamess, PHD, CSCS*D, FNSCA. - Minneapolis, Minnesota : Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, (c)2019. - 1 online resource. - Drugs in real life .

Includes bibliographies and index.

Ch. 1. Doping at the Olympics -- chapter 2. Steroids and testosterone -- chapter 3. The doctor knows best -- chapter 4. Self-prescribing -- chapter 5. Anabolic steroids take a toll -- chapter 6. Steroids and the law -- chapter 7. Pressure to use -- chapter 8. Addiction and withdrawal -- chapter 9. The fight continues.

This book explores the history of steroids, their effects on the body, the laws and policies surrounding them, and the impact of their abuse on society. A glossary of key words, an index, Infographics, informative sidebars, and reviewed sources for further research are also provided.



9781532154034 9781532153105

2019724444


Steroids--Juvenile literature.
Steroid abuse--Juvenile literature.
Athletes--Drug use--Juvenile literature.
Drug control--United States--Juvenile literature.
Steroids.
Steroid abuse.
Athletes--Drug abuse.
Drug control.


Electronic Books.

HV5822 / .S747 2019