Category: Antidepressant
Names: Andro, roids, juice
Usage: Orally, injected, applied to the skin
Duration: Long lasting chemical changes in the brain for hours
Immediate effects: Euphoria, increased energy, sexual arousal
Delayed effects: Mood swings, distractibility, forgetfulness & confusion
Overdose: Quick weight loss & muscle gain Extreme aggressive behavior or "Roid Rage" severe skin rashes, impotence, withered testicles, in females, development of irreversible masculine traits
Withdrawal: Mood swings, fatigue, restlessness, trembling, depression, loss of appetite, insomnia, reduce sex drive & the desire to take more
Signs & Symptoms: Irritability & Aggression
Did you know? Abuse of steroids can cause
- Severe acne, rashes, stunted growth
- Sexual function problems
- Women to take on masculine traits, develop hairiness
- Behavioral changes, aggressiveness ("roid rages")
- Long-term effects, such as cholesterol increases, heart disease, liver tumors, cancer, cataracts and death