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The Steroid Deceit: A Body Worth Dying For?

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They subtle linguistics of this book is deceitful in and of itself. "The Steroid Deceit" (?) What deceit is there? Steroids were put on a list of controlled substances in 1990- ((against the FDA's own recommendation!)) and yet, this book caters to one's fears which, lets not forget, have been formed by the often ill intentioned, bottom-line driven media. Why do you think, rather than excavating or pursuing more democratically just pursuits of media power - such as the reporting on key congressional votes, history, social injustice, national awareness - - we instead are fed soap operas and '60 minute specials' on the 'danger of these drugs'? It goes so far as to even be mentioned in Bush's State of the Union speech. Since when has it become fashionable to jump on the bandwagon with little to no research as to what these drugs are and how they are properly used by people, athletes, doctors, and men who know EXACTLY what they are doing. The moral rammifications that occur when one asks another to question their beliefs is, well, something that most people do not care to address. They live on in their dogmatic ways of life without questioning, without asking why, without being socratic about ones beliefs and instead feed those stereotypical, uninformed, views that only help to create more propoganda for this subject. They are drugs that doctors use just like any other, just like morphine, etc., any drug that is ABUSED rather than USED properly (and this goes for ANY drug, tylenol, aspirin, any drug!) can lead to effects that are not intended. Now I ask anyone that before you jump on this stereotypical, redundant, dogmatic approach to a subject that is already misunderstood by the mainstream media - be socratic - question - learn how these drugs are used safely, learn how when used properly they are very benefical and offer more positives than negatives ((why do you think doctors still use them on patients if this was not the case)) Also, there is absolutely no proof whatsoever, that these drugs have ever EVER resulted in anyones death! So please stop using that ploy. Cigarrettes kill thousands upon thousands each year!! and yet why does Bush not mention their danger in his state of the union speech? ... Please, the malign underworkings of this institutionalist faction are eroding the very bases of democractic fundamentalism in America today.

Steroids are bad for developing teenagers. But They are beneficial to adults. They are beneficial for doctors and patients. If you are too immature to use them - you shouldn't. Blaming steroids instead of bad parenting is just pathetic. We are living in an age of science. Steroids are legal in just as many countries around the world. Yet, only in America are people 'dying' of them.

There is no basis to this book.. not science anyway.. Watch the HBO Real Sports video about steroids.. Yes for kids.. roids are very very bad. But this book just preys on fear.

In the USA these days.. find a way to scare people and you can make a buck.. LAME. Just say no and save your money.

Steroids are becoming a bigger and bigger problem for teenage athletes. With the pressure of wanting to make it as a professional athlete, teenage athletes will do anything to make their dream come true and make themselves "perfect." THanks to your book, parents now know the dangers of steroids and know how to talk to their children about the dangers of steroids.

This book was a great help and was well written. One of my best friend was a addicted to steroids and no one in his family or any of his friends knew what to do about it. But thanks to your book we were able to intervene and he is now steroid free. thanks for your help! it was very insightful.

Steroids really aren't that bad for you. It's the same thing as taking a safer birth control pill. Just a hormone.

It's nice that he wrote this book, and aimed it at a good market. But do your own research if you're thinking about taking a "dangerous" supplement.

Children have no place taking performance enhancing drugs, and for that message the book earns its one and only star.

Jeff Rustein did not nearly die from steroid use; he nearly died from alcohol and recreational drug abuse. Furthermore, steroids have never been found to be the primary cause of death for anyone, ever.

Far too much hype and misinformation to be taken seriously.

The Steroid Deceit: A Body Worth Dying For? by Jeff Rutstein is an informed and informative guide to all that the use of steroids will effect in the life and body of the user. In The Steroid Deceit the reader will find much great detailing on national statistics, psychological reasoning, and preventative action. The book's invaluable content follow the guidelines of "Why do teenagers really use steroids?", "How do they obtain steroids?", "What are the warning signs of steroid use?", and "How do you get teenagers to recognize the real dangers of steroids?". The Steroid Deceit is critically important and very highly recommended reading -- especially for parents and athletically active teenagers.

Rutstein has taken on a charged issue and dealt with it in a critical and insightful manner. A "must read" for parents and teens dealing with steroid use.

Congratulations on a job well done.

-Jason Campbell

This is a really powerful personal story of what steroids can do to you, your family, and your life. Every teenage athlete should read this book!