The anabolic steroids abused by athletes are synthetic versions of testosterone, a male hormone. Both men and women naturally produce testosterone. But like all hormones -- which regulate the body's most basic functions -- throwing one's testosterone out of balance can have wide-ranging consequences. read more
One interesting note: “Research does suggest there is an increase in both homicide and suicide—either people killing themselves or being killed by others—that accompanies a use of steroids,” Weinerman says. read more
Corticosteroids mimic the effects of hormones your body produces naturally in your adrenal glands, which sit on top of your kidneys. read more