Hormone Abuse

Hormone abuse by adults and children is a serious matter. Recent studies estimate that over 5% of all high school students have used steroids without a doctor's prescription.Hormone abuse can lead to hormone imbalances that cause physicalside effects such as acne or breast development in men. However, the possible longterm health effects are serious: liver cancer, heart attacks, elevated cholesterol, and stunted growth. Read our Hormone Abuse section and fact sheets here.

Hormone Abuse Overview Hormonal Substances of Abuse

Health Effects, Risks and Psychological Symptoms of Hormone Abuse

Hormone Abuse Prevention Hormone Abuse Links

Hormone Foundation Resources

Anabolic Steroids and Young Adults (English/Spanish)

Program on Adolescent Hormone Abuse and Performance Enhancing Drugs

Supplements, Steroid Precursors and Adolescent Health (English/Spanish)