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The use of anabolic steroids was first reported in the 1950s among weight lifters seeking to gain an edge in strength and muscle size. Since then, anabolic steroids have been used to augment strength and appearance. Today, steroids reach far beyond the world of professional athletes to high school locker rooms, neighborhood gyms, and suburban fitness centers. An estimated one million Americans use anabolic steroids for nonmedical purposes, supporting an illicit $400 million market.
合成代谢类固醇的使用最早在20世纪50年代被报道，当时一些举重运动员为了在力量和肌肉块头方面获得优势而使用。从那时起，合成代谢类固醇就被用于增强力量和改善外表。如今，类固醇的使用范围已远远超出职业运动员的圈子，进入了高中更衣室、社区健身房和郊区健身中心。据估计，有100万美国人将合成代谢类固醇用于非医疗目的，支撑着一个价值4亿美元的非法市场。
