Steroids
- National Center for Drug Free Sport Outstanding information for Parents, Student-Athletes, Coaches and Administrators.
- CIF PowerPoint Presentation on Steroids REVISED AUGUST 2005 Valuable resource for school and district administrators, as well as parents and students, to learn about the dangers of steroid and PEDS use.
- 60 Minutes video Taylor Hooton's parents discuss the effect that steroid use had on their son. Requires Windows Media Player.
- CNN video The tragic story of Efrain Marrero's (Vacaville High School) steroid abuse as told by his family. Requires Windows Media Player.
- National Institute on Drug Abuse Great resource to find information about physical and psychological effects of anabolic steroid use.
- KidsHealth for Parents Information you should know about steroids
- Anabolic Steroid Abuse
- The Efrain Anthony Marrero Foundation Tells Efrain's story and explains the risks and signs of steroid use.
- Taylor Hooton Foundation The foundation's primary objective is to raise awareness among the general population about the dangers of steroid abuse
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SUSPECT DRUG USE
- * Remember you are not alone, there is plenty of help.
- * Document the specific behaviors/signs that have made you suspect use.
- * Talk with the person about your specific concerns.
- * Listen to the person.
- * Let the person know of your expectations.
- * Let the person know you are willing to help them meet these expectations.
- * Hold the person and yourself accountable, follow through and don't enable sickness.