Steroids

Class:
C. It has become illegal to possess and use steroids in Britain since September 1996 and is illegal to sell steroids without prescription.

Other Names:
Androgenic, Anabolic Steroids, Roids, Boldenone, Mesterlone, Methandienone, Stansolol, Testosterone and Nandrolone.

Effects:
Many people use them to enhance their image, as they increase muscle tissue. However, misuse can lead to a reduced sex drive, lowered sperm count, liver damage and heart disease. Women experience increased growth of hair (particularly on the face and body), reduced breast size, irregular periods, increased aggression and deepening of the voice. Men suffer from acne, an increase in aggression, impotence, kidney damage, development of breasts and premature baldness.

What to look for:
Syringes, needles and ampoules.

Other info:
Steroids can be taken orally or injected.

FACT:
Most sports ban the use of steroids, as it is considered to be cheating.

Law:

• It is not illegal to use solvents.
• In the UK it is illegal for a shop to supply or offer to supply to somebody under the age of 18 a substance, if they know or has reasonable cause to believe that the substance or its fumes are likely to be inhaled for the purpose of causing intoxication.