Illegal Drugs
Anabolic Steroids
Anabolic steroids are a class of steroid hormones related to the hormone testosterone. It should be noted that anabolic steroids can be legally prescribed by a doctor to treat steroid hormone deficiency, delayed puberty, AIDS and other illnesses that result in muscle loss. However, anabolic steroids are often used by bodybuilders are other athletes as a way to increase athletic performance by increasing muscle mass. Anabolic steroids increase muscle mass mainly by increasing protein synthesis within cells, which results in the buildup of muscular tissue. Anabolic steroids is widely known to cause man boobs. Plastic surgeons have capitalized on this issue by offering dedicated surgery services to remove man boobs. Surgery to remove man boobs will be discussed on a separate page of this site.
Marijuana
Marijuana is a psychoactive product of the plant cannabis sativa. The herbal form of the drug is usually in the form of dried flowers and leaves of the plant. The dried flowers or leaves are typically rolled in paper and smoked. Although marijuana is illegal in most parts of the world, it still remains a popular drug. A side effect of marijuana use in man boobs development in men.
Heroin
Heroin consists of a semi-synthetic opioid that is sythesized from a derivative (morphine) of the opium poppy. Heroin is used as a recreational drug and is illegal in most parts of the world. it is also highly addictive. Heroin is sometimes mixed with cocaine and can be injected intravenously, smoked or snorted. Heroin use can also lead to the development of man boobs in men.
Amphetamines
Amphetamines are a group of drugs that act by increasing levels of norepinephrine, serotonin and dopamine in the brain. Although it can be presribed legally to treat ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder), it is mostly used illegally as a recreational drug. It is known to cause man boobs in men.
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