The U.S. Anabolic Steroid Prevention Programs
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The U.S. Anabolic Steroid Prevention Programs
Summary
When studies from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health, and Centers for Disease Control revealed surprising data on anabolic steroid abuse, the United States took significant action.Article Body
Alarm raised across the U.S. when studies highlighted widespread anabolic steroid use among young people. A 2002 NIDA-funded survey showed that 2.5% of 8th graders, 3.5% of 10th graders, and 4% of 12th graders admitted to using anabolic steroids. In 2003, the Centers for Disease Control found that 6.1% of students were using these substances without a prescription, easily accessing them at gyms, sports centers, and online.Shockingly, even children as young as 9 were using steroid pills, creams, or injections. Some were even using veterinary steroids due to their affordability and accessibility. These young users faced severe health risks, including cancer and AIDS, with 20% sharing needles.
In response, U.S. authorities enacted the Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 2004, providing grants to combat steroid abuse. From 2005 to 2010, $15 million per year was allocated to prevention programs, particularly those based on ATLAS and ATHENA, initiated by NIDA.
ATLAS: Athletes Training & Learning to Avoid Steroids
Designed for high school athletes, this program educated young males on strength training, nutrition, and the dangers of steroids. Developed by Dr. Linn Goldberg's team at Oregon Health & Science University, ATLAS reduced supplement, alcohol, and drug use while improving nutrition habits.ATHENA: Athletes Targeting Healthy Exercise & Nutrition Alternatives
Targeting adolescent females, ATHENA educated middle and high school girls on the risks of steroids, body shaping drugs, and disordered eating. As reported in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine in November 2004, ATHENA successfully reduced the use of diet pills, amphetamines, steroids, and muscle-building supplements among young female athletes.By implementing these programs, the U.S. aimed to curb steroid abuse and promote healthier lifestyles among young people.
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