Ecstasy and Anabolic Steroids Flashcards
Ecstasy is classified as this and manufactured these ways.
Stimulant, made from variety of chemicals and have pill-like form that has mind-altering MDMA
How can Ecstasy enter the body?
Swallowed, crushed, or snorted. Rarely injected.
What effects does Ecstasy have on the body?
Raises body temperature, euphoria, depresses appetite, sleep loss, increases heart rate, depression, and memory loss. High chance of overdose and death.
What schedule is Anabolic steroids and how does it look like?
Schedule 3, synthetic substance that looks like male testosterone hormone
What is Anabolic steroids used for?
Widely abused for performance enhancements in sports
What are the effects Steroids have for men?
Increased breast size, decreased testicle size, decreased sperm count, risk of prostate/testicular cancer
What are the effects Steroids have for women?
Increased hair growth (face/body), deeper voice, decreased breast size, irregular menstrual cycle
Steroids effects for BOTH men and women?
Liver damage, enlarged heart, increased strength/muscle, risk of heart diseases, aggression, acne, male baldness patterns, infertility