Steroids

See also:

• Kids and Teens: School Time: Science: Living Things: Animals: Mammals: Humans: Endocrine System  (5)

Anabolic Steroid Abuse - [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Scientific research about the effects of steroids, abuse and addiction from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).

Anabolic Steroids in Sports - [ Teens ] - Side effects, athletes caught abusing, and a special look at the effects of steroids on teenagers.

Anti-Doping - [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - In English, Spanish, and French, a look at banned substances, why people do steroids, signs that someone is abusing, how they are used, effects, and other drugs that athletes can abuse. From the Junior Tennis League of the International Tennis Foundation.

Going For Dope - [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Tells the story of a former boxer whose steroid use led to the amputation of his legs. Includes audio clip and facts about his boxing career.

Steroids - [ Kids/Teens ] - Part of a Thinkquest site, detailing athletes who have gotten caught using steroids to enhance performance, and other stories.

Steroids - [ Teens ] - Made by a biology student. Includes vocabulary, effects, why people use steroids, and mistakes made by steroid abusers.

Steroids - [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Overview of what medical steroids are, signs of use, dangers, and stories of use.

Steroids, Sports and Athletic Performance - [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - What they are, what they do, effects on behavior, and getting help.

Taylor Hooton Foundation - [ Mature Teens ] - Raising awareness about the dangers of steroid abuse, with facts, newsletter and list of speaking engagements.

TeensHealth: Are Steroids Worth the Risk? - [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Explains what they are, whether they work, dangers for boys and girls, and healthy alternatives.

What Steroids Can Do to You - [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Includes an overview of the history of steroid abuse in the athletics circles, side effects, and links to other sites offering steroid abuse information.