Author: Staff Writer

Elevated Hematocrit: The Hidden Danger of Anabolic Steroid Use

Anabolic steroids increase red blood cells, which leads to an increase in the amount of oxygen that can be delivered to muscle. This adds a certain athletic advantage. If left unchecked, however, Hematocrit levels (the name for the test used to determine the amount of red blood cells present in blood plasma) can reach dangerous levels …

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Keep Out of Reach of Children – Don Hooton’s Crusade to Get Teens Off ‘Roids

Don Hooton readily admits that he is on a crusade. But don’t confuse his passion for keeping teens off steroids with an absolutist mindset to rid the world of performance-enhancing drugs. In the years since his son Taylor tragically took his own life in a fit of depression brought on by the sudden withdrawal from steroids, Don Hooton has gathered more knowledge on the subject of teen steroid use than just about anyone.

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