1st Edition

Anabolic Steroids

By Patrick Lenehan Copyright 2003

    Anabolic steroids have traditionally been controversial in the sporting arena. Today, research indicates a dramatic increase in the use of anabolic steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs outside of competitive sports. With evidence of widespread steroid abuse among the general population, health professionals are citing the emergence of an epidemic.

    Anabolic Steroids and Other Performance-Enhancing Drugs brings together key issues surrounding these contentious drugs. The book outlines the history and social context of these compounds, including details on their development, prevalence, and implications for society. It provides a review of their physiological and psychological side effects, as well as discussions of other performance-enhancing substances based on the banned drug list of the International Olympic Committee. The text also describes how anabolic steroids are used, considers problems with counterfeit drugs, and includes profiles of the most commonly used steroids and supplements.

    This timely book presents a clear description of anabolic steroid use and abuse both in sports and within the general population. It is a reliable source of information for professionals and students in the fields of sport science, pharmacology, pharmacy, and related health sciences.

    INTRODUCTION
    What Are Anabolic Steroids?
    Why a Book About Anabolic Steroids?
    SOCIAL HISTORY OF ANABOLIC STEROIDS
    Early Discoveries of the Anabolic and Androgenic Properties of Testosterone
    Effects of Testicular Extract (Testosterone) and Related Substances upon Humans
    Early Uses of Testosterone and its Derivatives
    The Use of Testosterone and Anabolic Steroids for Ergogenic Purposes
    The Use of Anabolic Steroids in Sports
    The Non-competitive use of Anabolic Steroids
    Prevalence Studies
    Needle and Syringe Exchange Figures for Prevalence of AS Use
    Social Implications of the Psychological Effects of AS Use
    Current Therapeutic Applications of Anabolic Steroids
    Legal Status of Anabolic Steroids
    Anabolic Steroids: A Social Problem?
    THE MEDICAL ASPECTS OF AS MISUSE
    Myocardinal Hypertrophy and Cardiomyopathy
    Myocardinal Infarction and Cerebrovascular Accidents
    Blood Pressure
    Liver Function
    Lipid Profiles
    Embolism
    Hormones
    Thyroid
    Genito-urinary Conditions
    Sexual Behaviour
    Changes in Metabolism
    Dermatology
    Immunity
    Infections
    Musculoskeletal Problems
    Injecting Problems
    Women's Health
    Adolescence
    Psychological Effects
    Medical Uses
    General Practitioner Surveys
    A SPORTING PERSPECTIVE
    Performance Enhancement through History
    Anabolic Steroids
    The Response of Sport
    Eastern European Doping 'Regimes'
    Tour de France 1998
    Nandrolone
    Doping Outside of the Olympics
    The Future
    The IOC Prohibited Substance List
    World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)
    Summary
    REGIMES, COUNTERFEITS AND PROFILES
    Cost
    Counterfeits and Fakes
    Drugs Other than Anabolic Steroids
    Drug Profiles
    REFERENCES
    INDEX

    Biography

    Patrick Lenehan