Adolescents and Steroids: What Principals Should Know

Content Provider	Semantic Scholar
Author	Gober, S. Zerafshan
Copyright Year	2006
Abstract	(NASP). Articles and related handouts can be downloaded at www.naspcenter.org/principals. After outbreaks of aggressive behavior among several members of the school’s football team, the principal of a suburban high school has become increasingly concerned. One student, Jason, had no history of behavior problems the previous year. However, he returned to school transformed, with a lot more muscle and attitude. Although the coach was pleased with Jason’s performance during the season, even he has expressed some concerns about Jason’s behavior on and off the field. He had also heard rumors that Jason may have been experimenting with steroids, so he expressed his concerns to the principal. Together, they engage the school support team to intervene with Jason and then to evaluate the scope of steroid use among other students. This scenario is not unique. Although steroid abuse is usually associated with professional athletes seeking to improve their competitive edge, it is also a dangerous form of substance risks (student self-concept and body image) and to implement prevention and intervention efforts that reduce steroid use among students.
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