The reasons for steroid abuse include using steroids to improve appearance or enhance performance by athletes and bodybuilders.

Studies even suggest that steroid abuse is high among adolescents, starting as young as eighth grade. Adolescents who participate in steroid abuse often use them to help them in their sports activities.

Furthermore, steroid abuse is more prevalent in adolescents who participate in other risky behaviors such as drinking and driving and using other drugs. While estimates also show that many adults are also guilty of steroid abuse, it's not clear the percentages of adults who actually use them.   More detail...