Holden S C, Calvo R D, Sterling J C
Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX.
Tex Med. 1990 Mar;86(3):32-6.
Steroid abuse in athletics is one of the most pressing health problems in sports today. Many athletes believe that they must take steroids in order to compete, even though scientists are divided on the question of whether steroids increase strength. This paper reviews the history of anabolic drug use in sports, the types of steroids and amounts used, their intended effects, and the possible side effects.
在体育运动中滥用类固醇是当今体育界最紧迫的健康问题之一。许多运动员认为他们必须服用类固醇才能参加比赛，尽管科学家们在类固醇是否能增强力量这个问题上存在分歧。本文回顾了体育界使用合成代谢药物的历史、类固醇的种类和使用量、其预期效果以及可能的副作用。
