Steroids and Other Performance-Enhancing Drugs

May, Suellen

ISBN 10: 1604135522 / ISBN 13: 9781604135527

Verlag: Chelsea House Publications, 2011

Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers G1604135522I3N10

Inhaltsangabe:

Steroids are used for medicinal purposes but are more often abused to improve athletic performance or appearance. The abuse of steroids follows a pattern similar to that of drug addiction, where those who are addicted will continue to use steroids even after recognizing that the drug is damaging their body and relationships. Steroid abuse originated, to a large extent, in the athletic world. The administration of steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs by trainers and athletes is referred to as doping. Although it is known to occur among professional athletes, amateur and student athletes are guilty of doping too. Steroids and Other Performance-Enhancing Drugs explains what steroids are, their medical benefits when used properly, and the damage they do when abused.

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Bibliografische Details

Titel: Steroids and Other Performance-Enhancing ...
Verlag: Chelsea House Publications
Erscheinungsdatum: 2011
Einband: Hardcover
Zustand: Good
Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Jacket