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Commonly abused steroids: Anadrol, Oxandrin, Dianobol, Winstrol, Durabolin, Depo-Testosterone, and Equipoise.
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In the United States there are more than 100 types of anabolic steroids, and each requires a prescription.
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Oral ingestion
Injection
Rubbed on the skin in the form of gels or creams
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Steroid use among young adults and high school students is much more prevalent among males than females.
Among 19-22 year olds surveyed in 2000, 18.9% reported having a friend who was a current user of steroids.
1.4% of young adults (ages 19-28) surveyed in 2000 reported using steroids at least one time during their lives.
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Illicit anabolic steroids are often sold at gyms, competitions, and through mail operations.
Steroids are also illegally diverted from U.S. pharmacies or synthesized in clandestine laboratories.
Anabolic steroids are illicitly smuggled from Mexico and European countries to the United States.
Recent DEA reporting indicates that Russian, Romanian, and Greek nationals are significant traffickers of steroids/
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