• Just as it is important to know the harm one can cause to his or her body with steroids, it is also just as important to understand the legal implications of steroid use.                                                              aresteroidslegal.com/

The Anabolic Steroids Control Act of 1990

• The Anabolic Steroids Control Act of 1990 places steroids into the same class, "Schedule III," as barbiturates, restricted painkillers, and LSD precursors.
  • Possession of these substances is punishable by an $1000 fine and possibly one year in prison on a first offense
  • Every susequent charge of possession increases both the fine and jail time
• The consequences of selling steroids are great, as it is classified as a felony against the federal government.
  • Selling or possession with the intent of selling steroids is punishable by up to five years in prison and possibly a $250,000 fine. One example of this is shown in Buckley Acosta's tragic story,which can be explored by clicking the following link.  www.ergogenics.org/424.html
  • This cartoon also sends the message of how the illegal use of steroids has legal consequences.  www.anabolicsmall.com/images/people_on_steroids.jpg

Criminal Offenses WILL follow you for Life

• A criminal record relating to steriods in any way will destroy any chances of a professional athletic career
• "If one is willing to cheat at their workouts, what will stop them from cheating in other areas of life?"
  • This reasoning may cause problems when applying for jobs and higher education if a steroid record exists