Annotated Bibliography

Annotated Bibliography

Bahrke, Michael S., Charles E. Yesalis Iii, and James E. Wright. "Psychological and
Behavioral Effects of Endogenous Testosterone and Anabolic Androgenic Steroids." Sports Medicine (1996): 367-390.

This report is from Sports Medicine, and it talks about the relationships between natural testosterone and anabolic steroids. It goes into a discussion on the associations that are linked between anabolic steroids and athletes’ moods, behaviors and dependencies. It also discussed the psychological addiction that can be caused when taken in excess. This is not very biased because it comes from a Sports Medicine magazine however it is slightly biased to present information that will prevent anabolic steroid use. It is somewhat dense reading, but it will be useful enough to be worthwhile to read. In my paper I will use this article to talk about the psychological effects of anabolic steroids.

Catlin, Don H., and Thomas H. Murray. "Performance-Enhancing Drugs, Fair
Competition, and Olympic Sport." Journal of the American Medical Association
276 (1996): 231-237.

In this article that was found in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the authors go into great detail on the different types of anabolic steroids and drugs that are being used. It talks about the different ways and types of test to detect anabolic steroid use. It talks about different organizations using tests, such as the Olympic Committee. It also talks about the differences in testing between the U.S. and international organizations. It also talks about the process after a positive test has been given, and the differences between over the counter and illegal substances. There is also mention of the necessity of these tests for fair competition. This is fairly objective because two doctors wrote it. I will use this in my paper to show the different types of test that are being conducted for anabolic steroid use, and the procedures for tests before, during and after.

Jost, Kenneth. “Sports and Drugs.” The CQ Researcher. 23 July. 2004: 613-635

This report was found in the CQ Researcher, and it is a detailed look at many different aspects of anabolic steroid use. It talks about the use of anabolic steroids in today’s sports world, and includes information about different policies that are being enforced, as well as specific policies for specific sporting leagues. It also talks about proposals for increased testing, which would help to make sports fairer. Due to the title of this publication, The CQ Researcher, I believe that this information is accurate fairly objective. In my paper, I will use this source to talk about the different policies in sports, and the proposals and procedures for different leagues and organizations on testing.

Leach, Robert E. "Anabolic Steroids - Round 4." The American Journal of Sports
Medicine 21 (1993): 337.

This is an editorial from the American Journal of Sports Medicine, so it might not be something that is widely read. It is a very reputable journal, so the information that is presented is useful. Written by a doctor, I do not think that there are any biases in this editorial, I just think that his intent is to inform people the effects that anabolic steroids is having in the sports world. He talks about college and professional sports and how anabolic steroids are being used. In addition, he talks about how athletes who are using steroids are not only affecting themselves but also those in sports medicine who must help athletes. I think that in my paper I will use this article to show how anabolic steroid use is affecting both athletes those who work in sports medicine.

McKeag, Douglas B., and James L. Moeller, eds. ACSM's Primary
Care Sports Medicine. 2nd ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins,
2007.

This chapter from the ACSM’s Primary Care Sports Medicine discusses in detail the many different types of steroids that are being used today. There are detailed descriptions of the different types of anabolic steroids, and this article has given me new knowledge about anabolic steroids. It is very objective because it is just talking about the different kinds of steroids, something that cannot be changed into an opinion, but rather is a fact. This chapter is very dense, and might be tough to integrate into my paper, but it is helpful in learning about the different kinds of steroids, something I will use in my paper when giving background information.

Mishra, Raja. "Steroids and Sports Are a Losing Proposition." FDA CONSUMER
The Magazine of The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Sept 1991: 25-27.

This document was produced by the FDA, and was written as part of a series of health information for teenagers and young adults. An FDA intern wrote it, therefore it is very credible. Since it is from the FDA, it will have negative connotations towards anabolic steroids. The article talks about the reasons why people choose steroids, and it indicates some effects that are not commonly known. It is not extremely biased because it is just trying to get the information known, and then for people to make there own decisions. I will use this article in my paper to show why people choose to use anabolic steroids and some risks involved.





Stevens, Sarah. The Facts About Steroids. New York: Macmillan Publishing
Company, 1991.

Sarah Stevens’ book is very informative on many different aspects of steroids, ranging from their history, to their purposes, to their side effects. She talks about the history and how and why they were originally created. Included in her book are both short and long term side effects from taking anabolic steroids. This book is objective, because she is reporting the facts and information that she has. I do not think that there are any biases in this book. The only bias might occur if steroids, either herself or someone close to her, directly affected her. For my paper I will use her historical information of steroids as well as some of her information on side effects.

Sutton, Lindsay, and David Schlundt, comps. Anabolic Steroids: Not Just for Men
Anymore. Psychology Dept., Vanderbilt University. 14 Oct.-Nov. 2007 .

This report was written at Vanderbilt University after research on anabolic steroid use had been completed. It is a reputable source because Vanderbilt University is a well-known, and well-respected university in the United States. Sutton and Schlundt lay out an outline that indicates exactly what they plan on talking about in their report. They talk first about a brief history of anabolic steroids, what they are, and what kinds there are. After the first few sections of this report, they go into a one sided discussion about women and the use of anabolic steroids, which makes the second half a little less useful for my paper. Since they only mention women when talking about benefits, positive and negative side effects, why they are taken, and what abuse is, I do not think that I will use more than the first few sections. This is because I do not want to have any type of biased information when writing my paper, however it might be helpful if I decide to talk about the effects on men in contrast to those on women.

U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services. National Institutes of Health. Anabolic Steroid
Abuse. By National Institute On Drug Abuse. Aug. 2006. 14 Oct 2007

This source is a report that was published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This report is very detailed and very informative on different aspects of anabolic steroids. It gives some background information on what anabolic steroids are. This report also talks about why anabolic steroids are used and how they are abused. However, since this is from the Department of Health and Human Services, it is somewhat biased. Instead of directly saying side effects and talking about positive and negative side effects, the report says “health consequences,” which implies only negatives, and no positives. It also talks about different behavioral effects. For my paper, I think I will use the information on how anabolic steroids affect your health.