An extensive resource providing facts about anabolic steroids. Covers what they are, how they are used, their names and more. Links to additional information are included.

Included in this article from Family Doctor is information on what steroids are and how they harm those who take them. Here, you can read general information on steroid abuse and click links to related information.

In this interactive activity from NOVA, learn about the molecular structure of steroids. See the intermediate molecules that are part of the pathway for synthesizing cortisone from diosgenin.

This article warns against the dangers of steroid use and highlights the causes and harmful effects of abusing steroids in order to get bigger and stronger. Think about the reasons teens are drawn to steroids through discussion questions...

The Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine and Science defines anabolic steroids, their use, and their effects and health risks.

This reading is an introduction to the great variety of steroids and their many different uses.

An excellent, highly academic, report on steroid abuse and effects on the body.

A statement from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy about the risks of steroid use.

Steroids are illegal drugs that are bad for you and cause serious health problems, although some athletes continue to use them to get stronger. Learn all about this dangerous drug in this article from Kids Health.

This article provides information regarding anabolic androgenic steroids. Learn what they are, what they look like, how they are used and their short and long-term effects.

This lesson will describe the effects that exercise and steroids have on your muscles.

A brief overview about steroids, the effects, and use of these drugs.

A brief overview about steroid effects and use, with a focus on grades 8-12.

Steroids are distributed to players on a high school football team, many of them without their knowledge. The coach is arrested when it is discovered. This teaching guide for "Juice" by Eric Walters includes a book summary, discussion...

The Tour de France has been under scrutiny because of alleged doping by participants. This article dives into the fray of scandal during one year of the Tour.

This overview of lipids explores triglycerides, saturated and unsaturated fat, steroids, waxes, and the role of lipids in energy.

Test your understanding of hallucinogens, inhalants, marijuana, methamphetamines, nicotine, opiates, steroids, and stimulants as you journey through this interactive maze.

The Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine and Science defines anabolic steroids, their use, and their effects and health risks.

The National Institute on Drug Abuse offers information on drug abuse, publications, news releases, legislation, and more.

Working to reduce the illicit drugs in America, this is the website of Partnership For A Drug Free America. This site contains a database of drugs with slang names as well as standard. For each drug there are descriptions of the drug...

Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this lesson shows students how conditional probability can be used in the real world and can, in fact, impact them. The lesson is framed around drug users and drug tests (namely, steroids)....

A biographical profile of Percy Julian, famous for his research on steroids and other chemicals used in medicine.

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[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about steroid use in Major League Baseball. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.