What Parents Should Know
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Be Aware:
Be aware of the following behavior, each can be a consequence of steroid use. It is important to know that once your child stops using steroids they may have severe withdrawal symptoms such as depression and suicidal tendencies.
Where to go for Help:
Be aware of the following behavior, each can be a consequence of steroid use. It is important to know that once your child stops using steroids they may have severe withdrawal symptoms such as depression and suicidal tendencies.
- Mood swings
- Psychosis
- Aggressiveness
- Irritability/Restlessness
- Lack of concentration
- Severe Depression
- Feelings of guilt and shame
Where to go for Help:
- National Suicide Hotline, 1-800-SUICIDE (800-784-2433)
- Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA): http://www.justthinktwice.com/hot/steroids.cfm
- California Interscholastic Federation (CIF): http://www.cifstate.org/health_safety/steroids/index.html
- National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA): http://www.cifstate.org/health_safety/steroids/index.html
- Family physician
- Local mental health centers
Fighting Against Steroids Together (F.A.S.T.)
Steroids Information Brochure
Spanish Steroids Information Brochure
The Efrain Anthony Marrero Foundation
sponsors TEAM F.A.S.T. (Fighting . Against . Steroids . Together) presentations and seminars throughout the U.S.
