Anabolic-androgenic steroids: a historical perspective and definition / Charles D. Kochakian -- History of anabolic steroid use in sport and exercise / Charles E. Yesalis -- Incidence of anabolic steroid use: a discussion of methodological issues / C.E. Yesalis -- A study of anabolic steroid use at the secondary school level: recommendations for prevention / W.E. Buckley -- The efficacy and mechanisms of action of anabolic steroids / John Lombardo -- Effects of anabolic steroids on physical health / Karl E. Friedl -- Additional effects of anabolic steroids on women / Richard H. Strauss -- Psychological effects of endogenous testosterone and anabolic-androgenic steroids / Michael S. Bahrke -- Anabolic steroids: potential for physical and psychological dependence / Kirk J. Brower -- Anabolic steroid use among adolescents: a study of indications of psychological dependence / C.E. Yesalis -- Assessment and treatment of anabolic steroid withdrawal / Kirk J. Brower -- Evolution and politics of drug testing / Jim Ferstle -- Drug testing and anabolic steroids / R. Craig Kammerer -- Societal alternatives / C.E. Yesalis
Summary
This book examines: the history and definition of anabolic steroids; steroid use among amateur and professional athletes; what anabolic steroids are purported to do and whether or not they do it; the health implications of anabolic steroids; the history and problems of drug testing; and alternatives for addressing the problem of steroid use
