Brian Huynh P 2 Anabolic Steroids Names for

Brian Huynh P. 2 Anabolic Steroids

Names for Steroids Proper Name: anabolic-androgenic steroids Androgenic: promotion of masculine characteristics Anabolic: Tissue-building Steroids: Class or type of drugs Reference Names � Arnolds (Schwarzenegger) � Gym Candy (People who go to gyms) � Roids (Short for steroids, a class of drug) � Stackers (Based on Administration method) Names Based on what they do � Pumpers (Pumps up your muscles) � Weight Trainers (“Trains” you like a professional) � Juice (Muscle Juice) � Gear (Gear starts turning to make you strong and work hard, like in machinery)

Class of Drug “Steroids are just steroids. ” -Ms. Mac. Cormack Anabolic substances, such as steroids, builds muscles in a person. Steroids cause more masculine characteristics in a person when taking them. They are mainly used to increase body mass to obtain the status of: “Massive”

Paraphernalia of Steroids �� �Steroids can be administered and hidden by the use of: � Patches � Gel � Dietary and Protein Supplements � Small Vials with Rubber Lids � Ointment � Foil packets or plastic bottles � Syringes

Steroid Administration �It can be applied as an ointment, cream, gel, or as patches �They can also take the form of pills and be taken orally �Syringes can be used to inject steroids directly into the muscles �Cycling � Taking doses for a specific period of time, stopping, and then starting again �Stacking � Combining two or more types of steroids together �Pyramiding

Cycling Example Taking steroids for 6 weeks Stopping dosage

Stacking Example �� ��

Administration �Can be gotten from a doctor for some medical reasons such as breast cancer, delayed puberty, etc. �Can be gotten illegitimately off of steroid markets where steroid substitutes with unknown effects are also sold

Body Effects Stays in the body for 3 weeks or more depending on the steroid used.

How Drug Can Be Identified �Thin Layer Chromatography � Can be used to identify component parts of a steroid � Separates contents of steroids for identification �Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectroscopy � Can be used with most steroids � Separates the contents of the steroids out so they can be identified �IR Spectroscopy � Matches the spectra for all substances recorded

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