Dr. Rob's Guide to Raising Fit Kids by Robert S Gotlin

Author:Robert S Gotlin
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Diamedica
Published: 2011-03-07T00:00:00+00:00

The Seduction of Anabolic Steroids

If your 12-year-old suddenly gains 30 pounds, his voice deepens, and he has an outbreak of acne, I caution you that this might not be a normal growth spurt but an indication that he is taking steroids.

“Hey guys, want to be the sports star of your school?”

“And you girls; do you want a body like a movie star?”

“Try steroids. They’ll propel you to superstardom just like professional athletes and supermodels.”

Kids seem to think that steroids mean glitz and glamour. They don’t know about or understand the dangerous side effects of steroid use. So, it’s up to parents to watch for the danger signs.

What can you as a parent do to prevent steroids from becoming a viable choice for the children in your care? Most importantly, don’t push them beyond their natural physical talents, because it can cause them to seek steroids to get that extra performance “boost.”

It’s estimated that more than one million high school athletes are taking steroids. Even more alarming is the news that middle school kids are now hooked on steroids, too, and teenage girls are a fast-growing group of users.

It can take years for the side effects of steroids to manifest, but there are early danger signs that parents of both boys and girls should be aware of:• Acne

• Bloating

• Unusual weight gain

• Clotting abnormalities

• Jaundice (which can indicate possible liver damage)

• Heart attacks

• Elevated cholesterol

• Weakened tendons

• Trembling

• Bad breath

• Behavioral changes (including agitation, depression, or irritability)

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