Drugs and Sports | Steroid Use Is a Growing Problem Among American High School Athletes

Gary Mihoces is a reporter for the newspaper USA Today.

Summary: The number of American middle and high school students abusing steroids is growing. Many teens use these drugs, which are related to male sex hormones, to improve athletic performance or personal appearance. However, these substances are legal only by prescription and carry significant health risks.

We’re used to football players or Olympians getting caught using steroids now and again.

This might shock you: A national survey shows a rise in steroid use by...

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