Little time or attention is given to the abuse of anabolic steroids by middle and high school students. Yet, a 2003 study by the Centers for Disease Control found that over 6% of students used anabolic steroid without a prescription. Thats a higher percentage than Ecstasy. It's also higher than heroin, methamphetamine, and crack cocaine use combined.

"The Hormone Foundation is creating a national program to bring together researchers, practitioners, and health and community advocates, business, sports and national organizations to help adolescents, parents, and others who want to know more about the abuse of anabolic steroids."

Studies have also shown that many anabolic steroid users are poly-substance abusers, meaning that they use a variety of harmful substances. Read more at Hormone.org.

Posted By: Lori S