llows the substances to continue being circulated, and this does notbring us towards a solution it merely pacifies us. There needs to be somestrict fines placed on those that produce or distribute steroids.It is necessary to understand the nature of these substances and whatthey are. Steroids are natural or synthetically occurring compounds with awide range of physiological activity, as defined by Encarta Encyclopedia. Steroids are substances that increase strength and size of the user. Thesesubstances do this because they possess a tissue building quality. Thisquality speeds up certain processes at the cellular level that involve growthand development. Steroids are commonly used in the medical world for manyailments and injuries. Included in the family of steroids are sex hormones,adrenal hormones, and bile acids. Some of the substances are important to thefield of biology, as well as medicine. It was common earlier in the centuryfor steroids to be used to treat patients suffering from gastrointestinaldisorders. The steroids helped these patients build tissue that theyotherwise could not, because their disorders kept them from absorbingnutrients. Steroids come in a wide array of forms, and can be taken manydifferent ways. These substances can be taken orally by swallowing pills, orinjected directly into the bloodstream. There are a couple new forms that canbe placed between the cheek and gum, as with chewing tobacco. The most commonforms of steroids are the anabolic steroids that are associated with thesprinter Ben Johnson. Anabolic steroids increase muscle development, improvestrength, and enhance endurance. Few of these anabolic substances are legalfor use, maybe only a handful. Some anabolic steroids such as oxymethalone,nandrolone, and stanozolol can only be found on the black market. Usage ofthese three drugs can lead to addiction and severe health problems and otherside effects. Some of the health problems inclu...
