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Article: For athletes and dealers, black market steroids are risky business.
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- FDA Consumer
- Article date:
- September 1, 1987
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For Athletes and Dealers, Black Market Steroids Are Risky Business
When it comes to illegal steroids, big muscles mean big business. The black market in steroids is estimated at $100 million a year, according to FDA.
But for the athletes who take these drugs to enhance athletic performance and muscular appearance, it's a dangerous business. Steroids can cause numerous side effects, including liver cancer, stroke, and congestive heart failure.
To shut down this black market, four federal agencies have combined their efforts. And their work is paying off.
Joint investigations by the Department of Justice, the FBI, the Customs Service, and ...