Club Drugs: GHB, an Anabolic Steroid
Anabolic steroids, one type of club drugs being used by young people, are gaining in popularity because of their euphoric, sedative, and bodybuilding
effects. Despite research that has shown a decrease in most drug use—including crack cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, and cigarette smoking—the
1999 Monitoring the Future survey found a significant increase in the use of anabolic steroids among 8th and 10th graders, primarily boys (NIDA,
Monitoring the Future, 1999.)
Anabolic steroids are synthetic derivatives of the male hormone testosterone, which promotes skeletal muscle growth. The most popular anabolic
steroid among young people is GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyrate). GHB used to be widely available for medical purposes. The illicit use of GHB rose to
such levels that the 106th Congress called the drug “an imminent hazard to the public safety.” Congress amended the Controlled Substances Act in
January 2000 to a national awareness campaign, led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the attorney general, targeting
GHB’s use and effects. (NCADI, accessed 7/12/2000.)
"The most popular anabolic steroid among young people is GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyrate). "
And they wonder why no one believes them. This came from the following web page.
http://www.health.org/govpubs/prevalert/v3i27.htm
W6
Anabolic steroids, one type of club drugs being used by young people, are gaining in popularity because of their euphoric, sedative, and bodybuilding
effects. Despite research that has shown a decrease in most drug use—including crack cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, and cigarette smoking—the
1999 Monitoring the Future survey found a significant increase in the use of anabolic steroids among 8th and 10th graders, primarily boys (NIDA,
Monitoring the Future, 1999.)
Anabolic steroids are synthetic derivatives of the male hormone testosterone, which promotes skeletal muscle growth. The most popular anabolic
steroid among young people is GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyrate). GHB used to be widely available for medical purposes. The illicit use of GHB rose to
such levels that the 106th Congress called the drug “an imminent hazard to the public safety.” Congress amended the Controlled Substances Act in
January 2000 to a national awareness campaign, led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the attorney general, targeting
GHB’s use and effects. (NCADI, accessed 7/12/2000.)
"The most popular anabolic steroid among young people is GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyrate). "
And they wonder why no one believes them. This came from the following web page.
http://www.health.org/govpubs/prevalert/v3i27.htm
W6