Hormone Abuse

Hormone abuse by adults and children is a serious concern. Recent studies estimate that nearly 4percent of all high school students have used steroids without a doctor's prescription. Hormone abuse can lead to hormone imbalances that cause physical side effects such as acne, breast development in men, and facial hair growth and a deepened voice in women. The possible long-term 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)

Growth Hormone: Use and Abuse (English/Spanish)

Program on Adolescent Hormone Abuse and Performance Enhancing Drugs

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