Performance-Enhancing Drugs : Steroids, Hormones, and Supplements

Sometimes it seems that the sports pages are filled with stories of superstar athletes who use performance-enhancing drugs. But most users of these substances are in fact just regular folks trying to improve their physiques or lift more weights at the gym. Unfortunately, these drugs are serious business and can be extremely dangerous. This book looks at the types of performance-enhancing drugs that exist, along with the problems that follow their misuse. From caffeine and aspirin to heroin and meth, drugs are an inescapable part of life in the 21st century. Addiction, once viewed as a shameful secret, is now widely understood to be a brain disease that can be treated. This series explores the many facets of this complex topic, providing students with the facts they need to navigate drug use and misuse in their daily lives.