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Student Course Request
Current year 8th through
11th graders, ONLY.
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School Closings...
during inclement
weather
listen to KCKL 95.9 fm or WBAP 820 am radio, or
watch NBC Ch. 5, or visit
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STEROIDS AFFECT THE HEART:
Steroid abuse has been associated with cardiovascular disease,
including heart attack and stroke. These heart problems
can even happen to athletes under the age of 30.
STEROIDS
AFFECT APPEARANCE:
In both sexes, steroids can cause male pattern baldness, cysts,
acne, and oily hair and skin.
STEROIDS
AFFECT MOOD:
Steroids can make a person angry and hostile for no reason.
There are recorded cases of murder attributed to intense anger
from steroid use.
STEROIDS
INCREASE THE RISK OF INFECTION:
Sharing needles or using dirty needles to inject steroids
creates a risk for diseases such as HIV/AIDS and hepatitis.
STEROIDS
ARE ILLEGAL TO POSSESS WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION:
Doctors prescribe steroids for specific medical conditions.
They are only safe for use when a doctor monitors the patient.
THE
MAJORITY OF TEENS ARE NOT USING STEROIDS:
Among teenage males, who are most likely to use steroids, only
1.8% of 8th graders, 2.3% of 10 graders, and 3.2% of 12th
graders reported steroid used in the past year.
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ARE STEROIDS ADDICTIVE?
Yes, they can be. Withdrawal symptoms include mood swings,
suicidal thoughts or attempts, fatigue, restlessness, loss of
appetite, and sleeplessness.
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HOW LONG DO
STEROIDS STAY IN YOUR SYSTEM?
The length of time that steroids stay in the body varies.
Injected steroids may be detected in the body for 3 or 4 months
while the oral types may remain for 1 to 4 weeks.
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WHAT CAN I
DO TO EXCEL IN SPORTS IF I DON'T USE STEROIDS?
Focus on getting proper diet, rest, and good overall mental and
physical health. Theses things are all factors in how the
body is shaped and conditioned. Excelling in sports is
achievable and done by millions of athletes without relying on
steroids.
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WHAT ARE
THE SLANG TERMS RELATED TO STEROIDS?
Arnolds, Gym Candy, Pumpers, Stackers, Weight Trainers, Juice.
Other slang terms associated with steroid use include:
Roid rages - uncontrolled
outburst of anger, frustration,
or combativeness that may
result from using anabolic
steroids.
Shotgunning - taking steroids
on an inconsistent basis.
Stacking - using a combination
of two or more anabolic steroids.
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TO LEARN MORE ABOUT STEROIDS, CONTACT
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services
Administration
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug
Information
800.729.6686
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TDD 800.489.4889
linea gratis en espanol 887.767.8432
www.ncadi.samhsa.gov
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Click here for an Adobe Reader printable version of
"The Facts
About Steroids"
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Nurse's Office |
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Nineline
by Covenant House,
1-800-999-9999 is a toll free number
that provides counselors to talk to teens who are
troubled and need support and guidance 24/7.
Nineline is also available to parents and caregivers who
want to get help for their teens. Nineline can
also be accessed by email at
help@nineline.org,
and you can visit the website at
www.nineline.org. |
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