Articles
Performance-enhancing drugs and teen athletes
Content
Common performance-enhancing drugs
Why it happens
Hazards of performance-enhancing drugs
What parents can do
Help is available
Why it happens
Teens might experiment with performance-enhancing drugs to:
- Cope with body image insecurities
- Fit in with peers
- Gain muscle mass or strength
- Increase endurance
- Perform better or gain a competitive edge
