Long-lasting effects of steroids associated with steroid use in teen years

If you belong to those that read news about steroids, you may confirm that almost every article notices about “roid rage” which is claimed to be one of the gravest undesirable effects of these medicines. Anabolic steroids are blamed for numerous violations, murders and other crimes. It is noticed that these medications may lead to uncontrolled aggression that leads to abnormal behavior. However it is not proven scientifically whether steroids may really cause “roid rage”, media reports about this unwanted reaction too often. Unluckily, several other dangerous unwanted results are rarely mentioned in news.
Teenagers should be especially informed about several specific negative effects which can trouble them, if they administer steroids in their teen years. The scientists Leslie Henderson and Ann Clark of the Giesel School of Medicine in Dartmouth claim that these preparations can have very negative influence on adolescents’ brains. These professors have conducted certain researches and made conclusions, basing on the results of their researches. These experts notice that steroids can cause in adolescents something more serious than uncontrolled aggression.
According to Leslie Henderson and Ann Clark, steroids are very dangerous for adolescents because this class of consumers may have certain specific severe negative consequences which don’t occur in adult consumers of steroids. The specialists affirm that steroids may affect the brain in adolescents. Thus, the brain’s structure and functions may be destroyed in adolescents because of steroids. Moreover, these adverse effects may be irreversible. It means that brain’s disorders that are manifested through unusual behavior may present even when the teenagers grow up. Thus, side psychological effects can be displayed even in their adulthood.
But it is important to note that the studies conducted by Leslie Henderson and Ann Clark have enrolled animals. So, these affirmations are made on the basis of animals’ reactions to steroid use. One may doubt whether effects of steroids on adolescents’ brains are the same as those on animals. Nevertheless, Leslie Henderson is sure that these statements are true for humans too.
Furthermore, it has been determined that undesirable reactions of steroids on adolescents are more lasting than those which occur in adult consumers of steroids.
Leslie Henderson works together with such professors, as Marie Onakomaiya, Donna Porter and Joseph Oberlander.
Leslie Henderson claims that it is evident that steroids affect teenagers’ behavior. As we know, the brain controls behavior. Since behavior is abnormal, the brain’s structure and functions are destroyed.
Thus, it is important to warn adolescents about all possible risks related to administration of steroids. If they know about these potential adverse reactions, they will be able to make a right decision linked with steroids.