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While studies reveal that AAS use has decreased since 2003, the figures indicating use by youth and young adults continues to be staggering (CDC. YRBS, 2013). A powerful influence that could be useful to influence AAS users would be more rigid disqualification times for athletes who use AAS in sports. The illegal use of AAS warrants more interest from health professionals in recognizing the many side effects associated with AAS abuse. Some studies have found that long term AAS use may produce neuropsychiatric side-effects as well as adverse medical effects. Preventive measures must include increased healthcare awareness, informative and educational interventions, as well as review of current legislation and laws pertaining to illegal steroid possession and misuse (The Lancet,