Steriods and their Affects on the Human Body

        Steroids         Drugs have been used in sports almost as long as sports themselves have been around. The ancient Incas discovered that the ashes from burned leaves of the Coca tree gave the people great stores of energy, and made sleep unnecessary for hours or even days, it was later discovered to be the stimulant cocaine. They would take it before long hunts, battles, and even found it useful in ancient sport competitions. It wasn't until 1886 …

…and even the unborn. When abused steroids are no longer anabolic, they stop building the bodies tissue and start tearing it down as anything will when used in excess. Bibliography Davidson, Julian M. Groliers Encyclopedia. Steroids. New York: Grolier, Inc., 1993 Dolan, Edward F. Jr. Drugs in Sports. New York: Franklin Watts, 1986. Strizak, Alan Marc. MD. Groliers Encyclopedia. Sports Medicine. New York: Grolier, Inc.,         1993. Taylor, Willam N. MD. Macho Medicine. North Carolina: Mcfarland & Company, Inc., 1991