Anabolic steroids are the controversial drugs, because of the side effects associated with them. The severe side effects and dangerous consequences of the use of anabolic steroids have made these drugs stand among the line of controlled substances and drugs. It is illegal to use, keep, and distribute anabolic steroids without doctors prescription in the United States. There are a number of anabolic steroids that have been literally disapproved by the U.S. FDA. Canada and various other countries have strict policies on anabolic steroids.
In the sports arena, several sports agencies, such as International Olympic Committee, National Collegiate Athletic Association and many professional sports leagues including the Major League Baseball, National Basketball Association, National Football League, and National Hockey League, have illegalized the steroid use by sports persons.
This has virtually contributed to the development of illicit market of anabolic steroids. Anabolic steroids are often sold illegally at gyms and illegal pharmacies. Anabolic steroids are often slanged as Arnolds, Gym Candies, Juices, Pumpers, Stackers, and Weight Trainers by the illicit steroid...