Drug Misuse: Anabolic Steroids and Human Growth Hormone

HRD-89-109 Published: Aug 18, 1989. Publicly Released: Sep 01, 1989.

Highlights

Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO provided information on the use, distribution, production, and health risks of anabolic steroids and human growth hormone, focusing on the estimated use of anabolic steroids among high school and college students and the adult population.

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College studentsControlled substancesSubstance abuseFood and drug lawHazardous substancesHealth hazardsHealth statisticsSecondary school studentsSportsSteroids