I. Introduction
II. Anabolic Steroids: An Overview
1. Testosterone Formation and Secretion
2. Role of Testosterone in Puberty and Post-puberty
3. Adverse Drug Effects and Testosterone Level
III. Anabolic Steroid Drug Prescribing and Use
1. Combining Medication and Lifestyle Choices
2. Drug Dosage
3. Drug Uses
4. Drug Clearance
IV. Athletes and Performance
1. Medication Administration, Forms and Routes
2. Dosage Patterns in Athletes
V. Anabolic Steroid Use Disorder
At Risk Populations
VI. Steroid Use and Chronic Conditions
1. Poor Injection Techniques
2. Kidney Function
3. Liver Damage and Failure
4. Heart Enlargement and Failure
5. Hypertension and Metabolic Health
6. Gynecomastia
VII. Summary