Short-term benefits:

1. Steroids: Is the short-term benefit worth the long-term death trap?The problem with taking anabolic steroids is that many athletes ranging from high school to the professional stages are participating in this illegal act more than ever over, and this is why this problem is very important and needs to be addressed now. The solutions are controversial because not many people agree on the legality of this issue and the symptoms are not seen after initial intake of the drug. This drug is for the most part a victimless crime to take the drug. Our audience should become aware that the drug is more detrimental to their health than initially thought. Our group is going to try to raise awareness on the issue with anabolic steroids and prevent usage of the drug. By: Brooke McAuliffe, Kam Jones, Jacob Jenkins, and Gabby Hill Short-term benefits: Long-term risks: Increases risk for heart attack. Induces high cholesterol levels. Makes you believe you’re stronger than you really are. Encourages you to try to exceed your limits with strengthening exercises that your body can’t actually withstand. Shrinks the testicles and reduces sperm count. Increases fluids within the face causing facial swelling • Unnatural physical advantage . • Increase muscle mass, strength, and ability to train longer. Final Position: Long-term risks outweigh the short-term benefits. Evidence: According to an article from SunSentineland drugfree.org, these support both our arguments for short-term benefits and long-term risks.