For over 100 years, Olympic athletes have used drugs to enhance their athletic abilities (Kremenik et. al. 19). There are many tests and risks when an athlete uses drugs during the Olympics, but some still do it in an attempt to win gold (Kremenik et al. 19). The International Olympic Committee, the IOC, is the primary tester responsible for determining which athletes win legally and which win illegally; the IOC began testing in 1968 (Kremenik et al. 19). Anabolic steroids are one of the drugs used throughout the Olympic Games (“Drugs” para. 1). The use of anabolic steroids is terrible for the human body (“Drug” para. 4). Anabolic steroids affect the user both mentally and physically (“Drug” par. 5). Mentally, the effects of steroids cause mood swings, aggression, and impaired judgment (“Drug” para. 5). Additionally, once stopping steroid use, many users experience depression, which sometimes results in suicidal actions (“Drug” para. 5). On a physical level, the negative effects are multiple for boys and girls (“Drugs” para. 6). In boys, it can cause premature sexual development and stunted growth, while in girls it can cause deepening of the voice and hair growth (“Drug” par. 6). In both men and women, anabolic steroids can cause an increase in cholesterol levels, leading to the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other serious health problems (“Drug” para. 6). Anabolic steroids are terrible for the human body and have unfortunately made an appearance in Olympic competitions (“Drugs” para. 1). In today's world, there are over 100 different types of anabolic steroids: testosterone, nandrolone, stanozolol, methandienone, and boldenone are a few examples (Drug para. 1). They are used to increase your testosterone levels, re...... middle of paper ......eets/Steroids.pdf>.Fahey, Thomas D. "Anabolic androgenic steroids: mechanism of action and effects on performance.” Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine and Sciences. Np, April 19, 1998. Web. April 13, 2014. “Fight against doping and promotion of athletes’ health.” » International Olympic Committee. January 21, 2014. PDF April 13, 2014. Kremenik, Michael et. al. "A Historical Timeline of Doping at the Olympic Games (Part 1 1896-1968)." Kawasaki Journal of Medical Wellness 12.1 (2006): 19-28. PDF. April 12, 2014. .Peterson, Dan. “How steroids work.” Science Live. TechMedia Network, February 19, 2009. Web. April 13. 2014. .