Anabolic steroids are common mainly among athletes and gymnasts and their use may cause severe side effects, including neurological damage, kidney failure, various damage to fertility, hormonal problems, depression, aggression and an increase in blood pressure. Illegal trade in anabolic steroids for the purpose of bodybuilding and performance enhancement may even endanger life. About a year ago, a man was already hospitalized with severe neurological damage due to the use of steroids.
It should be emphasized that illegal anabolic steroids are not related to “cortico-steroid” drugs used as anti-inflammatory treatment for various chronic diseases and asthma, despite the similar name.
“The preparation of anabolic steroids is often done in a pirated manner from an unknown source and under unknown conditions,” explains Dr. Roni Berkowitz, Director of the Division for Enforcement and Supervision at the Ministry of Health. In places supervised by the Ministry of Health such as pharma chains and pharma pharmacies and not in the network.”