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Show Jan. StelTD(slsS b(Sl(o miews m jraiollDtoiry by Evelyn 0. Harris zn CO Hilltop Times 1988 ana ,eairoir Steroids raise the blood's level of lipid cholesterol "bad" cholesterol and lower the level of lipid "good," or cholesterol. This can lead to clogged arteries and heart attacks. Steroid use can also lead to other unpleasant changes. As the sport of bodybuilding has become more popular with women, so has steroid low-densi- Anabolic steroids are synthetic male hormones that can help an athlete build muscle mass. The U.S. Olympic Committee prohibits their use and college athletes have been disqualified for using them. Military athletes who use them, cannot participate in interservice competitions. After all, they give an athlete an unfair advantage in the short run and using them is "cheating." End of story? Not quite. Taking steroids can damage the heart, liver and immune system. Some of this damage and irreversible. may be long-terSteroids can also affect behavior. "I've seen guys go into what's called a 'roid rage' an uncontrollable rage that lasts up to three hours," said Cmdr.' Bill Ahrens, a nurse with the Navy Medical Command in Washington, D.C. The Navy and Marine Corps received reports that an increasing number of their people were using steroids as an adjunct to strength conditioning--an- d promptly prohibited the use of steroids for anything other than a legitimate medical need as determined by a physician. Sailors and Marines abusing steroids are subject to punishment under Article 92 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Like the Marine Corps and Navy, the only use for steroids in the Army and ty high-densit- y, use. '. Females taking steroids can see their breasts shrink, their skin get yellow and their periods stop. Their voices become mannish and then-skibreaks out. They, too, are subto ject roid rages. One female said she changed from a "soft, fawnlike creature" to a "raging bull" who threw her husband against the wall when he showed up late for supper. Health officials are worried by reports that boys as young as 13 have started to use steroids in the hopes of athletic stardom or a n m Air Force is in the legitimate ment of medical problems. tions is the effect steroids can have unit readiness. "The servicemember who is on steroids is simply not fit for the ,v. treat- on Medically, steroids are used to treat certain forms of anemia, burn patients and people who are extremely underweight. But some doctors are even backing away from prescribing them for medical reasons. Finnish doctors, for examplerecently took a group of elderly people off steroids when a large proportion of the group, being treated for weak bones, began to have heart attacks. mission the military trained him for. He represents a danger to him- self and a very direct threat to a unit's ability to accomplish a task. doesn't matter whether It is one of dividual's the insupport or job one involving direct combat if you've got an individual who's more subject to heart attacks or got' a uncontrollable rages, you've problem," said Navy Capt. (Dr.) Robert Hain, the Marine Corps' director of medical programs. the most important consideration for military organiza ; Perhaps "Rambo" appearance. Steroids can cause boys to develop larger breasts and severe And while steroids increase a female's sex drive, they can cause males to become sterile and impo- tent. Their effect on behavior can be especially dangerous for teenagers, whose psychological changes come fast enough without any chemical help. In short, said Captain Hain, "There are no shortcuts to strength and athletic excellence. The only safe way to become strong is to eat right and spend a lot of time and sweat working out not money on acne. . drugs." . YAMAHA SNOW BLOWER SALE DICK'S BOAT SHOP 700 So. State , ; American Forces Information Service -- 15, Clearfield 825-217- 3 (Just off State) rIf Vv . and at all other V Fnday home games, nJ: 5i fs: l TA v 'OSxP .m P Annua. bikfni n,ght sponsored M- -ns by H 4 Travel ...just a little about transforming your worn, out- ring into an exquisite, creation. of-da- te one-of-a-ki- nd Remount your diamonds We can remount your diamond and other precious gems into a shimmering, fresh design. And we have a new selection of remount styles from which to choose. Now make that dream a reality.... VISIT US SOON! MERL J. RIDING Goldsmiths and Jeweler 3 Credit Avalalable I3 Mr 16 South Main o ClearfieldTUtah Phone: 825-075- 2 ma a change w pa&moe CALL NOW AMD RESERVE YOUR TICKETS A ft V Janaury 29 Clash m for cash ' sponsored by Valley Bank and KBER A JI JU , |