Steroids: History, Science, And Issues (The Story Of A Drug)

Chapters cover the history of steroids, including the development of synthetic steroids, steroid biochemistry, and the drugs' therapeutic functions, notably the importance of natural steroids in maintaining human life. The book discusses the current state of recreational use among athletes and students and of the dangers of misuse and overdose, and covers legal and governmental regulations relative to both therapeutic and recreational use of the drugs.--Publisher's website.

• | Author: Joan E. Standora|Alex Bogomolnik|Malgorzata Slugocki
• | Publisher: Greenwood
• | Publication Date: Mar 20, 2017
• | Number of Pages: 232 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover
• | ISBN-10: 1610697235
• | ISBN-13: 9781610697231