We believe that one of the greatest deterrents to keeping young athletes from using steroids is for them to hear about the drug related problems others have experienced. That’s why we’re posting these stories from former steroid users who have gone natural.
If you have had problems with steroids and other body building drugs, we're asking you to step forward and share your story – warts and all. If you’re a former steroid user who experienced bad side effects from using these drugs and are willing to tell others about your problems, we want to here from you. Here's how to contact us.
(1)Send your story to: My Story, Athletes Against Steroids, 731 Kirkman Road, Orlando, FL 32811. (2)Email us at: info@AthletesAgainstSteroids.org
Mike Matarazzo’s Second Chance
(The following story is excerpted from the July, 2005 issue of FLEX magazine. In it, champion IFBB bodybuilder Mike Matarazzo discusses his recent heart surgery and his use of performance enhancing drugs.) READ MORE
“How The Death of Mohammed Benaziza
Changed My Life!”
By Steve Brisbois, Former IFBB Pro Bodybuilder
I’ll never forget that tragic night in 1992!! I had just competed in the IFBB Holland Grand Prix. Back in my hotel room, I was just falling asleep, when someone started banging on my door. Startled… I leaped out of bed and ran to see what was going on. READ MORE
A Female Steroid User Describes Drug Hell! By Deborah Sorensen, Former Professional Bodybuilder
I became obsessed with what I didn’t have yet and was unable to focus on the gains and progress I had made. I kept trying to reach a state of physical perfection by increasing my drug use and training intensity. Pretty soon I was taking everything all at the same time. READ MORE
Steroids Cost Pro Boxer Bob Hazelton His Legs!
Surgery on his legs happened again last week for Bob Hazelton of Eden Prairie. He lost both legs above the knees, one in 1986 and the other in 1987. This didn't happen because of an accident. Bob did this to himself. He had choices and made the wrong ones. Bob used anabolic steroids. READ MORE
“I Went On The Run With A
Half Million Dollars In A Suitcase!” — Gary Tunsky, Ex-steroid Dealer
A friend came to me and asked if I could actually get him large quantities of the drugs. I picked up the phone, called the company, asked what their quantity limits were and they said they didn’t have any. So I ordered 3,000 vials of injectible steroids for this person. I never asked him what he intended to do with them or how he was going to distribute them. I just looked at it as quick money on the side that I could use for my research and to expand my clinic. READ MORE
She Watched Helplessly As Steroids
Destroyed Her Son’s Life! Heartbreaking Interview With Marylou Gantner
He started out, I’m sure, like a lot of others do. He confided to a friend during his junior year of high school that he would use the steroids just to help him get big enough to earn a football scholarship. Then he would quit. Well, after four years of college football, followed by three years of professional football, my 6’4” nearly 300-pound son still didn’t think he was big enough. He was so addicted to steroids that not even heart failure or a kidney transplant stopped him from using the drugs. READ MORE
“Kicking Steroids Was The Hardest Thing
I’ve Ever Done In My Life” By Tina Plackinger, Former Professional Bodybuilder
Kicking steroids was the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life. You go through terrible withdrawal. It takes six months to a year to completely get them out of your system. But once you’re clean, it’s worth it… (Competition drug testing) actually saved my life because steroids were destroying me. READ MORE
We believe that one of the greatest deterrents to keeping young athletes from using steroids is for them to hear about the drug related problems others have experienced. That’s why we’re posting these stories from former steroid users who have gone natural.