Ever wondered on how the newbie at the gym put so much muscle in a short span of time ? Ever got stunned by their insane transformations which they achieved in a couple of months and which you are struggling to achieve after years of working your asses out in the gym? Yes? You just witnessed an anabolic chicken. They keep cropping up in numbers in an alarming rate over the last couple of years. Do you think they look cool or do you want to give a shot at it yourself or do you believe they are a complete disgrace to the sport ? Let us explore the world of Steroid Worshipers.
What are steroids ?
Steroids, commonly referred to as roids or juice are artificial hormones similar to the male hormone testosterone. They are sometimes legit. Doctors prescribe them to people with certain anemia or testosterone deficiency. The harmful ones are anabolic steroids. Even anabolic steroids are legitimate at some times such as to induce puberty or encourage the development of muscle mass for people having serious wasting diseases. However, they do come at a price. They take toll on your health and have a lot of side effects.
101 ways to use Steroids
Few common steroids consumed are anadrol, oxandrin, dianabol, winstrol etc. Some people consume steroids as pills, some use hypodermic syringes and inject them directly into their muscles and some mix them up with their protein shakes. Some steroid users use two or more types of steroids. Its called as stacking. It is believed that it gets you the results faster. Some abusers pyramid their doses in cycles increasing their dosage gradually for weeks and decreasing them gradually in the next cycle.
Steroid Repercussions
Steroids have a multitude of ramifications. Some are less fatal and some may be devastating. The most common effect of roid abuse are the development of pimples. Steroid abuse may even lead to hair fall in men and facial hair development in women. Steroids even causes the formation of breast tissue in men and also lead to shrinkage of the testicles. It also leads to infertility in men.
Steroid abuse may even lead some people into rampages referred to as "roid rage". Some frightening effects of steroids are formation of tumors in the liver and clogging up of the heart. Steroid abuse shortens the life span of abusers in the long run.
5 Prominent Bodybuilders admitted to using steroids
Ever heard of the famous bodybuilder Rich Piana? Well , he is no more and guess what was the reason behind his demise? Roid abuse! Most of the legendary bodybuilders have admitted to the usage of steroids.
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Back in the days of Arnold , steroid use was not as popular as it is now. Steroids were legal back then and if you wanted to get that extra edge before climbing the stage , steroids were the lifesavers. Arnold has admitted to the usage of steroids on cycles especially the steroid dianabol.
Flex Wheeler
He was known as the king of symmetry. Huge guns , small waist and dashing wheels ! He had it all but it was achieved by regular steroid abuse. Flex had a bad childhood and his ambition to be the best led him to wrong side of bodybuilding.
Ronnie Coleman
Ronnie Coleman was an eight time Mr.Olympia winner. He was a beast of a bodybuilder. He had it all , size , strength and definition. People just couldn't believe it all came from protein shakes and chicken breasts. Ronnie Coleman was a steroid addict and he even asked for advice from flex wheeler on steroid consumption.
Dorian Yates
He is a six time Mr.Olympia winner and one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time. His muscle thickness and density are on a different league. He is a very candid bodybuilder and is very open about steroid usage. Dorian Yates admitted openly that roids gave him that extra edge needed to win the Mr.Olympia title.
Jay Cutler
He is a 4 time Mr.Olympia winner. He was the only person who gave Ronnie Coleman a run for his money. Although Jay hasn't admitted openly to steroid usage , he did give hints of him using roids on cycles in one of his documentaries.
Steroid Abuse Treatment
Steroid abuse treatment involves removing all the stacks from their possession and guiding them through the withdrawal process. Normally withdrawal process often involves reducing the steroid usage in a gradual pace so that the body can slowly adjust over time. Withdrawal usually causes anxiety , concentration problems , difficulty in sleeping , pain and lowered libido.
There may be several reasons as to why people resorted to steroids in the first place. It might come with the desire to attain a fabulous physique ashamed of one's body , desire to be on the top and much more. Psychotherapy may be needed to counter these false ideologies. Support from your loved ones and having a good peer group could do so much good and would help one to get out of this madness.
For more information on Steroid Abuse , Check this Article by NIDA(National Institute of Drug Abuse) on Anabolic Steroids.
