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Question: What are the legal consequence for using steroids?
Answer: You are most likely talking about anabolic steroids -the kind that athletes and others use to build muscle and size and be better in their sport. In Arizona it is illegal to possess and use certain drugs, and anabolic steroids are classified as 'dangerous drugs' (ARS 13-3401(6)(d)). Possession or use of a dangerous drug is a class 4 felony (ARS 13-3407). Other kinds of steroids, like cortisone and prendisone - known as corticosteroids, are prescription only drugs. Possession or use of a prescription only drug without a valid prescription is a class 1 misdemeanor.
In Arizona conviction of a class 4 felony can result in prison time of up to 3.75 years for a first offense, probation, and a dangerous drug conviction has a mandatory fine of $1000, plus mandatory surcharges of 80%. A class 1 misdemeanor can result in up to 6 months in jail and up to a $2500 fine (plus the 80% surcharge). However, for first and second drug convictions, if you do not have any other violent crime convictions, you cannot be sent to prison, but probation and treatment is mandatory, along with the fine.
If you get charged with possession or use of dangerous drugs as a juvenile, and are convicted, then the adult sanctions above don't apply, but the juvenile court can send you to juvenile prison, place you on probation, make you pay a fine, do community service work and attend treatment. Also, the law requires that your driver's license be suspended until you are 18, for ANY drug conviction. This even applies if you don't have a license yet - the suspension is of your privilege to drive.
In addition to the criminal sanctions, many sports associations and schools have rules about drug use, including steroid use, and they can and do test for drug use. If you are found to have the drugs in your system, your prizes can be taken away (if you won), you can be suspended from the sport and/or school, and you can be banned from competing in your sport for a time or for life, depending on the situation.
Also, drug convictions can keep you out of the military, and out of some professions or jobs - even juvenile 'convictions'.
So steroid use has some drastic legal consequences, which could effect the rest of your life.
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On 01/18/10
Alex from MO said:
the overall effects to your health makes using roids illogical. So for all you aspiring althetes, who even want a chance for an athletic career stay away from them
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On 10/18/09
from AL said:
H, from WI says it best. Consider the penalties. Don't chance ruining your chances in life by getting busted. I know more about steriods than anyone that has writen so far, I can tell by the statements they make. I've used them too. The truth is whether u are for them or against them, TEENS should NEVER use them, OR, Prohormones. This is not a MOE+RAL statement, but a dedical one. Your body can suffer greatly, and any PRO Body Builder will tell U this. So please listen!
But JFI, steriod users STILL have to hit the gym and eat right. No steriod builds big muscle with out diet and hard training
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On 10/12/09
Jordan from OR said:
Why would people do steroids they can kill you.
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On 05/08/09
cody from OH said:
steroids do ruin your life there is nothing good about it
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On 04/30/09
garcia from IN said:
This is what i think of steroids : * Anabolic steroids are sometimes abused by athlets .The use of these is very unhealthy and very legal.using them can cause legal and health issues. my point is that my friend died beacuse of steroids and i am only 13 but beacuse of what i write and feel people that read this have quit useing steroids i get about 200 emails a day asking me ?s just if you do use them please do us all a favor and QUIT.... thx for reading :o
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