• Trade names include: Anavar, Deca-Durabolin, Dianabol, Nandrolone, Sustanon, Stanozolol 250.

• Users often refer to them simply as ‘roids’.

• Anabolic steroids are similar to, and include, the male hormone, testosterone.

• Don’t confuse them with the type of steroids used to treat eczema or asthma.

• Some body builders and sports people use them, as well as people who think use will improve their body image.

• Other drugs used in sport can also be dangerous. These include EPO, Creatine and growth hormone.

• Some anabolic steroids can be swallowed, but many need to be injected.