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Because of funding cuts on a federal level, most of our literature sources have put strict limitations on distribution.  Therefore, the Clearinghouse has made available some items in an electronic format so that you can print them directly from this website.  Click on the title to download the publication.  You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view these items.  All items may be reproduced as needed. 

General Steroid Information
	Anabolic Steroids CSAT Advisory fact sheet Awareness is growing that anabolic steroid use can cause significant physical and mental harm and may be life threatening. This Advisory explains what steroids are, how their use can cause dependence, how their use is treated, and what resources are available.
	Anabolic Steroid Abuse - Research Report fact sheet Provides an authoritative and unbiased overview of anabolic steroid use and effects. Brings together most recent findings from drug research and surveys on drug abuse by youth.
	Anabolic Steroid Abuse - Research Report Spanish Version fact sheet Provides an authoritative and unbiased overview of anabolic steroid use and effects. Brings together most recent findings from drug research and surveys on drug abuse by youth.
	Anabolic Steroids:  A dangerous and Illegal Way to Seek Athletic Dominance and Better Appearance booklet This booklet is a guide for understanding the dangers of anabolic steroids.  It outlines use, physical and psychological dangers, side effects, as well as information about steroid alternatives.
	Anabolic Steroids: Community Drug Alert Bulletin.  Reproducible Fact Sheet Overview of effects, health consequences, and usage patterns. Reproducible Fact Sheet Overview of effects, health consequences, and usage patterns. Reproducible Fact Sheet
	Steroids (Anabolic-Androgenic) NIDA InfoFact  Reproducible Fact Sheet Brief description of the health hazards of using anabolic steroids for non-medical purposes.
	Steroid Abuse by Law Enforcement Personnel:  A Guide for Understanding the Dangers of Anabolic Steroids booklet This booklet outlines why anabolic steroids are being abused, and how to educate law enforcement personnel and others about the dangers of these drugs.  It also discusses the dangerous medical effects associated with steroid abuse.
	Steroid Abuse in Today's Society booklet This booklet will help you understand why steroids are being abused, and how you can educate athletes and others about the dangers of these drugs.  It will also discuss the dangerous medical effects of illegal use of steroids on health.
	Steroids Fast Facts Reproducible Brochure This trifold brochure answers the common questions about Steroids. It includes a description of the drug, describes the risks of abuse and presents a profile of the typical abuser. Also included is a list of street terms.
	Steroids Fast Facts Spanish Version Reproducible Brochure This trifold brochure answers the common questions about Steroids. It includes a description of the drug, describes the risks of abuse and presents a profile of the typical abuser. Also included is a list of street terms.
Steroids Information for Parents & Caregivers
	Steroid Abuse by School Age Children:  A Guide for Parents and School Officials booklet This guide will help you understand why steroids are being misused, and how you as parents and teachers can provide counseling and implement procedures to educate our youth about the dangers of these drugs.
Steroids Information for Teens
	Anabolic Steroids Hidden Dangers trifold brochure This easy to read brochure outlines general information regarding steroid use and misuse as well as some of the dangers including both physical and legal penalties for use.
	Mind Over Matter:  The Brain's Response to Steroids fold out/poster Designed for 5th - 9th grades, this fold out  Shows how anabolic steroids can cause liver damage and cancer and weaken the immune system. (Poster - Nerve Fibers in the Spinal Cord)
	Tips for Teens – The Truth About Steroids  brochure This series of 11 brochures provides facts and dispels myths about substance use. Information is provided on long-term and short-term effects, physical and psychological risks, Q & A, and how to tell if someone is using.   Series includes AIDS, Alcohol, Club Drugs, Cocaine, Hallucinogens, Heroin, Inhalants, Marijuana, Methamphetamines, Steroids, and Tobacco

 

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