Ever heard of Anabolic steroids?

So I'm pretty sure we've never had a thread on here about Anabolic Steroids, which is pretty surprising. <br><br>Anabolics are synthetic hormones designed to promote muscle growth and development. They can be taken orally or injected. <br><br>Anabolics are the most abused drug for athletes trying to get an edge, not only bodybuilders use them. There's players in nearly every sport that use steroids, and doctors prescribe them for medical use as well. <br><br>- **Side effects can include but are not limited to**<br> Small Testicle size<br> Hair loss <br> Acne<br> Increased libido<br> Liver damage <br> Bloating <br> Breast tenderness <br> Low sperm count<br> Sterility<br>Erectile disfunction<br>Fatigue <br>Sleepless nights<br><br>- **What makes Anabolics so dangerous?**<br> Anabolics will shut down your natural testosterone production, which can be a real bitch to regain the production of and get your testicles to grow back. Anabolics have been known to cause ruptures of tendons, tearing of tendons, and can lead to heart disease or heart failure, and strokes.<br><br>- **What exactly does steroids Do?** <br> Anabolics work by increasing muscle mass, they do not effect muscle strength. This is a common misconception. <br> Anabolics cause an increase in muscle mass by increasing the rate of fractional muscle protein synthesis (your body's ability to build new muscle) while also increasing the breakdown of body fat by increasing your resting metabolic rate. <br> They increase the number of red blood cells you have which results in more oxygen rich blood flowing through your body. <br><br>- **How long does it take to see the effects of Anabolics?**<br> The effects of Anabolics vary from person to person and can be based on a lot of things. <br> It can take weeks or even months to start noticing the effects of the drug, depending on the dosage and how frequent you use it. <br><br>- **How addictive are Anabolics?**<br> Anabolics are not physiologically addictive. They do not have that "high" feeling for you to want more, and its not like the psychological addiction you'd get with Opiates or Xanax. <br> They require consistent use and can be psychologically addictive. <br><br>- **Why are Anabolics illegal?**<br> Anabolics have been banned since 1990 because they are seen as performance-enhancing. <br> To be honest, I think they should be allowed for everyone to take. <br> Athletes would be able to compete on the same level, and it would take out the stigma Anabolics has. <br><br>- **What are some popular Anabolic Steroids?**<br> You've probably heard of some of these names, and if you haven't idk what to tell you. <br> Tren<br> Deca<br> Anadrol<br> Anavar<br> Winstrol<br> NPP<br> Testosterone <br> HCG<br> Dianabol<br> Sustanon<br> HCG<br><br>- **My thoughts**<br> Anabolics will not make you overly buff, you will still have to work out and maintain a good diet and sleep routine. <br> If you're gonna be taking Anabolics, it's much safer to go through a doctor than it is to go through some shady person online. <br> You can do a lot of damage to your body by not listening to your body. <br> If you're starting to experience negative side effects like hair loss or muscle cramps, you should stop immediately and consult a doctor or take a break from Anabolics. <br>- **TL;DR: Anabolics are synthetic hormones that promote muscle growth and development, but they come with a list of negative side effects**