An Article written by David Robinson, on The Anthony Catanzaro Approach to Natural Bodybuilding
The Pros & Cons of Steroids

Benefits (Positive Effects)

Increased leanness and muscle definition.
Increased muscle mass and general weight gain.
Increased strength.
Increased effectiveness of training.
Improved recovery rate.
Euphoria (feelings of positivity and confidence).
Increased aggressiveness.
Increased sex drive.

Costs (Negative Effects)

General

Increased risk of mood disturbances including mania and depression.
Increased risk of psychosis.
Increased risk of aggressive acts which may injure self or others.
Increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Increased risk of liver disease and cancer.
Increased risk of kidney disease and cancer.
Risk of HIV and Hepatitis B & C from contaminated needles.
Acne.
Bad breath.
Decreased sex drive.
Baldness.
Water retention.
Muscle cramps.
Aching joints.
Increased risk of muscle tears.
Increased risk of tendon injuries.
Increased risk of nose bleeds.
Insomnia.
Decrease in immune system effectiveness.
Infertility.

For Men

Increased risk of prostate enlargement and cancer.
Decreased testicular size.
Gynecomastia (growth of breasts).

For Women:

Increased risk of cervical and endometrial cancer.
Increased risk of osteoporosis.
Irreversible enlargement of the clitoris.
Irreversible hoarsening and deepening of the voice.
Irreversible increase in facial and body hair.
Decreased breast size.
Amenorrhea (the absence of menstruation).
Uterine atrophy.

http://www.criticalbench.com/pros-cons-steroids.htm

[ Q ] What message would you like to give to the younger bodybuilder contemplating drug use?

Don’t do it. I have been training for over 20 years and have learned that within time like wine, your body will get better and better. Understand that bodybuilding is not to impress girls, or to look good on the beach during spring break. Bodybuilding is a lifestyle for you to follow for the rest of your life.

It’s like this… a person who does something for the wrong reason will never truly be one with himself. He or she will go on through life looking for ways to get things without the right intention. Remember, when your body is pure then and ONLY then will you be given the greatness from God.

Disgusted?

Sadly he even feels so too

Are steroids addictive?

We’re not saying they are,

so we’ll let this man with the worlds largest arms tell you

Check out this article on how steroid abuse caused severe acne!

http://bodyodd.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/08/26/1295356.aspx

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http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=antonio&init=quick#/pages/Winstrol-Club/53227711231?ref=sgm

Has social networking gone too far with giving younger “fans” the option to show their love for “performance enhancing drugs”?

After all the hype and scandal that went down a few years ago, steroids in baseball has gone under the radar. Here is an article that recaps the highs and lows of steroid use in baseball within the past five years..

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/washingtonpostinvestigations/2009/02/fact_and_fiction_in_baseballs_steroids.html

Sadly no known photo of 2009, I have a feel it would be back to 2000

A video containing

Bodybuilders:
- Ronnie Coleman
- Jay Cutler
- Lou Ferrigno
- Lee Priest
- Markus Rühl
- Arnold Schwarzenegger
- Flex Wheeler

NFL Players:
- Lyle Alzado
- Bill Romanowski

Professional Wrestlers:
- Chris Benoit
- Hulk Hogan
- Lex Luger
- Scott Steiner
- The Ultimate Warrior

Sprinters:
- Marion Jones
- Ben Johnson

Other substance users featured:
- Christian Boeving
- Barry Bonds
- Floyd Landis
- Sylvester Stallone
- Gregory Valentino

All admitted users of steroids who have taken steroids as a means of furthering their careers. In the end though is it really worth it? is the risk really worth the reward though for the average person?