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OverviewThe National Institute on Drug Abuse has estimated that half a million American teenagers use steroids--325,000 boys and 175,000 girls. In this absorbing volume, readers get the facts about performance-enhancing drugs and their physical and mental effects. The early use of Dianabol in weightlifting and the spread of steroids in athletics, and players who have been affected by steroids, including Lyle Alzado, Lance Armstrong, Ben Johnson, Marion Jones, Mark McGwire, and Jose Canseco, are covered. Other important topics include how steroid testing works, black market steroids and unsanitary manufacturing conditions, and depression and severe mood swings during withdrawal. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Larry GerberPublisher: Rosen Young Adult Imprint: Rosen Young Adult Volume: 8 Dimensions: Width: 16.50cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.295kg ISBN: 9781477718957ISBN 10: 1477718958 Pages: 64 Publication Date: 30 December 2013 Recommended Age: From 12 to 17 years Audience: Young adult , Teenage / Young adult Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |