
The first edition of this work, published in 1982, concentrated on the athlete's use of and the physician's knowledge of, anabolic steroids. This fully updated second edition discusses the continuing controversy over their use in competitive sports. An introduction...

A sports M.D.'s presentation--first--of all documented medical data on anabolic steroids and human growth hormones by athletes and--second--the available practical knowledge on this subject gained from athletes, trainers, coaches, parents, and others. Also, information about...