Anabolic steroids abuse is still on the rise in Ireland
Anabolic steroids abuse is on the rise in Ireland. The steroids, which are prescription-only medicines, are sometimes taken without medical advice to increase muscle mass. If used in this way, they can cause serious side effects and addiction.
Anabolic steroids are manufactured drugs that mimic the effects of the male hormone testosterone.
Regularly taking anabolic steroids can lead to physical and psychological changes in both men and women, as well as potentially dangerous medical conditions.
Both men and women who take anabolic steroids can develop heart attack or stroke, liver or kidney problems or failure, high blood pressure (hypertension), blood and high cholesterol.