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Article: Anabolic steroids controlled substances.
- Article from:
- FDA Consumer
- Article date:
- May 1, 1991
CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 1991 U.S. Government Printing Office. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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Anabolic steroids were placed in Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act on Feb. 27, 1991. Drugs in this category include those that may have some legitimate therapeutic uses, but also carry a potential for physical or psychological dependence. Only persons registered with the Drug Enforcement Administration and approved to distribute Schedule III drugs will be able to dispense anabolic steroids.
Anabolic steroids are synthetic versions of the male sex hormone testosterone. According to DEA administrator Robert C. Bonner, athletes, body builders, and adolescents use the drugs in the hopes of enhancing their athletic performance or physical appearance. ...