The use of anabolic steroids is widespread, a "major problem" among professional and college athletes, according to the Committee on Sports Medicine, American Academy of Pediatrics. Football players and weight lifters in particular illicitly use steroids to increase muscle strength and/or muscle size.
Not only does their use put nonusers to disadvantage; the steroids can do permanently physical damage to the user. Potential complications include adverse effects on the liver, including tumors; a decrease in serum high-density lipoprotein levels, possibly increasing the risk of coronary artery disease; and harmful effects on male sperm and hormone production. A common side effect in women is virilization. Psychological changes attributed to steroids include mood swings, aggresive behavior; and changes in libido.
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