How to Determine the Side Effects of Steroids

If you want to get someone to stop their abuse of steroids, one of the first steps you should take is to educate yourself on the side effects of steroids. These side effects can dramatically alter the health of an individual. With a little research and know-how, you can determine the side effects of steroids.

Instructions

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  Consult with your doctor about the latest information available concerning the side effects. Your doctor can give you personalized advice while warning you about the side effects of steroids.

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  Look at the Steroid.com website where you can find a detailed explanation of the side effects of steroids. When on the homepage of the website, click on the "Steroid Side Effects" link on the right hand column. On the subsequent page, you can read all about the dangers and side effects of steroids.

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  Surf over to the Steroid Abuse website. Once on the homepage of this website, click on the "Dangers of Steroid Abuse" link on the left hand side. You can then either read an overall article on the side effects of steroids, or you can click on a specific type of steroid to read about that specific steroid's side effects.

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  Read the book "Dunks, Doubles, Doping: How Steroids are Killing American Athletics." This is a great book with a tremendous amount of information regarding the side effects of steroids. It also gives personal accounts on why steroids can be so harmful.