Government
Senate passes anabolic steroid bill
NEWS IN BRIEF — Posted Oct. 25, 2004
The Senate recently passed legislation to add anabolic steroid precursors to the list of federal controlled substances, which would require individuals to have a doctor's prescription to purchase them. The precursors currently are sold over the counter as dietary supplements. They convert to anabolic steroids once metabolized by the body and can have similar effects, some irreversible and toxic.
"Education and legislation are needed to stop this abuse and protect our high school students, and others, from the dangers of anabolic steroids," said AMA Trustee Ron Davis, MD. The bill must be reconciled with a House version of the measure before it can go to President Bush's desk.
Note: This item originally appeared at http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2004/10/25/gvbf1025.htm.
