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Steroids
What are Steroids?
There are two types of steroids, corticosteroids are drugs typically prescribed by doctors to treat conditions such as asthma and lupus. These are not the same as the anabolic steroids that are often shown in the media when used by athletes and bodybuilders.
Effects of Steroids
Anabolic steroids can help boost the body's ability to create muscle and prevent the breakdown of muscle using synthetic hormones. Some athletes take steroids in the hopes that they will improve their ability to perform.
Steroids are dangerous to a user's health, especially in the long term and symptoms may not appear until years after the steroids were taken. Steroid use severely affects the reproductive system; in males it can cause impotence, a reduction in the amount of sperm produced in the testicles, and even reduce testicle size. In females it can disrupt the menstrual cycles as the maturation and release of eggs from the ovaries is affected, this can then in turn lead to problems with fertility.
The use of steroids can also cause liver tumors, abnormal enlargement of the heart muscles, violent aggressive behavior, mood swings, an increased risk of heart disease, acne, increased breast growth (especially in males), irreversible stretch marks, hair loss and male pattern baldness stunted growth in teens, and muscle aches. Women also risk facial hair growth, breast size reduction, deepening of the voice and an enlargement of the clitoris.
Street Names
Anabolic steroids go by a number of street names such as "Juice", "Roids", "Gym Candy", "Pumpers", "Stackers", "Balls or Bulls", "Weight Trainers"," Arnies", "A"’s or "Anabolics".
Steroids and the Law
In Victoria, it is illegal to possess, manufacture and/or or supply/traffic Steroids. In Victoria, Steroids charges are related to the following:
Regardless of whether the offence is for Steroids Possession, Production or Trafficking, the court takes these matters very seriously and harsh penalties are often imposed.
Ensure that you get the best outcome by engaging the best legal defence team. Contact Doogue & O’Brien Criminal Defence Lawyers today on 03 9670 5111.
