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While most people on steroids aren't muscle-bound bodybuilders, it's still possible to know if someone uses steroids just by looking at them. Take the signs of steroid use as a whole—one sign by itself doesn't necessarily mean the person's juicing up, but several at once? Definitely more likely. Read on to learn what to look for if you think somebody's gains might not be entirely natural.[1]
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- Steroids are addictive and can cause significant damage to someone's body. If you believe someone you care about is using steroids, encourage them to get help.Thanks
Warnings
- Steroids are particularly dangerous for teenagers. If you suspect a teen is using steroids, talk to them as soon as possible.Thanks
- No individual sign, by itself, tells you for sure that someone is on steroids. Several signs at once increase the odds that the person is on steroids but still don't add up to 100% proof. Only a blood test can tell you for sure if someone is on steroids.Thanks
References
- ↑ https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/steroids
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- ↑ https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/steroids.html
- ↑ https://journals.lww.com/nsca-scj/fulltext/2020/10000/body_recomposition__can_trained_individuals_build.3.aspx
- ↑ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/anabolic-steroid-misuse/
- ↑ https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/steroids
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/erectile-dysfunction/symptoms-causes/syc-20355776
- ↑ https://familydoctor.org/condition/erectile-dysfunction/
- ↑ https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/steroids
- ↑ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7496846/
- ↑ https://ec.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/ec/9/4/EC-19-0557.xml
- ↑ https://nida.nih.gov/publications/research-reports/steroids-other-appearance-performance-enhancing-drugs-apeds/how-does-anabolic-steroid-misuse-affect-behavior
- ↑ https://ec.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/ec/9/4/EC-19-0557.xml
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