Online Media- Steroid usage

I apologize, I forgot that I missed this blog while I was away.

Steroids:

College is suppose to be some of the best years of your life, so why not look good while doing it. Apparently, most students believe this motto to be true, for the usage of steroids on college campus' continue to rise. How far will students go to achieve the perfect body? Not only that, but is it even worth the usage of drugs and possible harm to your body, for a few more inches of muscle? The rising usage of steroids on college campuses needs to be a rise for concern.

source 1:
http://www.hno.harvard.edu/gazette/2000/06.15/steroids.html

This article from Harvard University states that a survey was conducted, and it was found that men using steroids want to gain somewhere around 30 pounds of muscle, when in reality, women want men with much less muscle then that. Women were choosing men who had bodies closer to their natural form, rather then those who are using steroids. It also goes on to talk about the self-conscience nature of men using steroids, for it can cause psychological problems.

Source 2:
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6T63-4NT57MR-1&_user=10&_rdoc=1&_fmt=&_orig=search&_sort=d&view=c&_acct=C000050221&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=df60d94ff5f0e9ccac0d8caa9d486bed
The use of non medical steroids, also known as NMAS, has increased significantly over the years. The amount of students, especially athletes using NMAS is outstanding. this website is a simple research article, that simply states how NMAS is on the rise, and continuing to rise on college campuses.

Source 3:
http://www.higheredcenter.org/services/assistance/topics/prescription-drug-abuse-among-college-students
Here we find that prescription drugs, including steroids, falls second in line when it comes to the use of drugs. First place goes to marijuana, which is just as disappointing. It goes through the problem, causes, and solutions to the problem of drug usage on college campuses.

Source 4:
http://www.middlebury.edu/campuslife/services/healthed/drugs/anabolicsteroids.htm
While this source goes on the reinforce the information already found, there was one part that did surprise me. It states that the rise of steroids is definitely prevalent in colleges, and not only among males, but females as well. It also shows that most steroids that college students are using are of poor quality, made under the normal standards, and can even be smuggled in from other countries. This just adds to the danger of steroids.

Source 5:
http://chronicle.com/news/article/667/steroid-use-by-college-athletes-declines-ncaa-reports
This is an interesting website that states that within the last five years, steroid usage among college athletes is on a decline. This still does support the increase in steroids, because now the usage of it is not just limited to athletes but everyday students.

Source 6:
http://www.teendrugabuse.us/teensteroids.html
Here, you can find some of the warning sign of steroid usage. This goes through some different side affects, and to how people even ingest and use steroids. This is also focusing on teen usage, which does fall into the high school and college category of drug abuse.