A view of the criminalization of anabolic steroids from the United Kingdom. Jason Lowther’s provocative article concludes that misguided anti-steroid legislative efforts are doing more harm than the drugs themselves.
The Federal Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 2004 is now in effect. It redefines many steroid precursors (“prohormones” and “pro-steroids”) to be illegal anabolic steroids and authorizes individuals who possess these products to be arrested and dragged into court for prosecution. The new law shoves many products formerly sold as dietary supplements into the same…
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has established an international toll-free hotline to receive anonymous reports about illegal sales, diversion or abuse of prescription drugs. The agency said misuse of certain prescription drugs, including painkillers and performance-enhancing steroids, has become increasingly widespread in the U.S. and the agency is eager to receive information about suspected illegal…
Many of us have gotten unsolicited junk email hawking oral “human growth hormone” (“GH” or “HGH”) formulas that are claimed to stop or reverse the aging process, enhance libido, build muscle, decrease fat, remove wrinkles, regrow hair, or boost energy. After reportedly being forwarded approximately 40,000 consumer complaints linked to a Boca Raton, Florida man,…
“Roid Rage”? In what is the most comprehensive and objective review on the subject, Dr. Jack Darkes examines the psychological effects of anabolic steroids in a myth-busting four-part article.
The FDA has proclaimed that any dietary supplement containing androstenedione is “adulterated,” and cannot be legally marketed. The agency sent warning letters to nearly two dozen companies asking them to cease distribution, threatening criminal prosecution for violations. A White Paper has been written to support FDA’s safety concerns, which are based on the “androgenic and…
