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National Institute on Drug Abuse

How to talk with your teen about steroids

 
  • As many as 1.1 million young people ages 12-17 have taken a performance-enhancing drug or sport supplement. Many sports supplements are easily available to teens at stores, on the Internet and from other sources.

     
  • Anabolic steroids, typically available only by prescription, were used by 2.1 percent of 12th graders surveyed in 2003.

    (source: Theantidrug.com)

Is your child one of them? Learn how to talk to your child about steroids and other performance-enhancing products.

Learn about the signs of use.

Learn what you can do.

Make time to talk to your son or daughter. Remember, this is not a one-time conversation. You should talk about these issues again and again.