Laws and Penalties for Anabolic Steroid Abuse Possession or sale of anabolic steroids without a valid prescription is illegal. But doctors never prescribe anabolic steroids to young, healthy people to help them build muscle. Without a prescription from a doctor, steroids are illegal. Since their discovery, anabolic steroids (AAS) have been widely used as drugs to improve sports performance, improve physical appearance, as self-medication to recover from injury and as an anti-aging aid.
The use of anabolic steroids for purposes other than treating medical conditions is controversial and, in some cases, illegal. Major sports organizations have taken steps to ban the use of anabolic steroids. There are a wide range of health problems for users. Legislation in many countries restricts and penalizes the possession and trade of AAS.
In recent years, anabolic steroids have received a great deal of media attention because renowned professional athletes are accused of using them. Anabolic steroids, commonly known as “steroids” or “juice”, are generally synthetic derivatives of the natural male hormone testosterone. Natural testosterone triggers the maturation of the male reproductive system at puberty. Its anabolic effect helps the body retain dietary proteins, which helps muscle development.
Anabolic steroids have legitimate medical uses to help people with disorders such as breast cancer, testosterone deficiency, and delayed puberty. However, athletes mainly take them to increase muscle mass and strength, as they can also mimic the effects that bodybuilding has on the body. However, not only do high-profile professional athletes take them, but so do athletes of many levels, including high school athletes, as well as men, women, and teenagers who are not athletes. However, along with the effects of bodybuilding and so-called body beautification, anabolic steroids have unhealthy side effects.
In men, anabolic steroids cause reduced sperm count, impotence, breast development, shrinking testicles, and difficulty urinating. In women, side effects include facial hair growth, deeper voice, breast reduction, and changes in the menstrual cycle. Behavioral side effects include depression, irritability, and aggressiveness. These behavioral changes are collectively known as “Wrath of the Droids”.
Some anabolic steroids are legally available by prescription. However, people often use counterfeit or illegally obtained prescriptions to obtain steroids. In addition, they are also illegally bought and sold without a prescription. If you have been charged with a drug-related crime related to anabolic steroids, you should immediately contact an experienced New York drug crime lawyer, who will review the facts of your case and develop a strategy to defend you against these charges.
The attorneys at the law offices of Stephen Bilkis %26 Associates have decades of experience representing clients who have been accused of drug-related crimes and other serious crimes, such as assault, domestic violence and sexual crimes. Find out what we can do for you by contacting us to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation on your case. Because the stakes are high, if you are accused of possessing anabolic steroids, distributing them, or if you are charged with a drug-related crime, you should immediately contact an attorney who has experience defending those accused of anabolic steroid crimes. Despite the illegality of taking steroids without a prescription and the known dangers of steroid abuse, the problem continues to grow in the police community.
However, some athletes and bodybuilders illegally use these steroids to increase muscle mass or performance. Anabolic steroids are controlled substances in many countries, including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, the Netherlands (NL), the United Kingdom (United Kingdom) and the United States (U. Anabolic steroid use occurs among adolescents, especially among those who participate in competitive sports. The illegal sale or distribution of anabolic steroids or possession with intent to distribute them is punishable by up to ten years in prison.
The Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 1990 included anabolic steroids in Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) effective February 27, 1991.Sometimes doctors prescribe anabolic steroids to help people with certain types of anemia and men who don't produce enough testosterone on their own. Despite these warnings, the use of anabolic steroids began in competitive bodybuilding, in athletic events, such as shooting, and in other sports where performance was dependent on muscle strength or the speed of recovery during training. For purposes of illegal use, there are several sources; the most common illegal source is the smuggling of steroids into the United States from other countries, such as Mexico and European countries. If you face a charge related to anabolic steroids, you face the possibility of going to jail for 10 years.
The trafficker had also informed federal officials that the police officer had purchased anabolic steroids from him four other times. Producers such as Ciba, Searle and Syntex stopped manufacturing and marketing anabolic steroids within the U. . .
