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Originally Posted by craigepo
Great. 'Roid rage + live ammo
Steroid stallions were in style in the late 80's and early 90's. I don't remember seeing a single one making it through either Ranger school or SFAS...
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Oh here we go again...
There are more uses for anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) than just getting big; not all those who take them have grande dreams of being Mr Olympia. Some guys take them while recovering from musculo-skeletal injuries, for anti-aging effects, some for recovery after workouts, and then there are those who take them to become larger... Other than the above, which include medical uses, there are a host of conditions AAS's are used to treat which are too many to list here.
Also, not everyone who takes AAS's have "roid-rage." Its a product of taking them improperly. I liken it to mean drunks and alcohol...
The poor endurance issue (long patrols, SFAS/Ranger schools drops) stems not from AAS use but from from the training schedule/individual's focus in training. Not every guy who is Arnold-esque and cant run/ruck is on AAS's and likewise there are plenty of guys who are taking AAS's, who dont look like Arnold, and who compete in Ironman/Triathlons.
As for them being unlawful, they are unlawful, not because of the detrimental effects they can have on the body if taken improperly (if that were the case tylenol and aspirin would be off the shelf as well) but as a direct result of Ben Johnson's testing positive for them during the 1988 Olympics after he set the record in the 100m sprint. During testimony before Congress, the American Medical Association (AMA), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as well as the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) all argued against listing AAS's as controlled substances. They cited the fact that use of AAS'S do not lead to the physical or psychological dependence required for such scheduling under the Controlled Substance Act. Congress still got what they wanted...
Nevertheless, they are unlawful and should not be taken without a prescription from your doctor and under medical supervision.
Some reading on the subject would clear up many of the misconceptions about AAS, their uses, and those who use them...
Koz: The "medical steroids" (Glucocorticoids) you referenced (and later posted a PM about) arent the same as AAS's. Different structure, different use, effects, etc...