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Fakes and Counterfeit Steroids
Problems With Fakes
Because steroids have been looked at as being this terrible drug with so many bad side effects they have been banned in the US and many other countries. As everyone knows, when a product is available only on the black market, the demand of it goes up while the supply goes down. This means that 95%+ of all athletes that use steroids are doing so illegally. This, unfortunately, leaves the door wide open for counterfeits. Most counterfeits don't even contain anabolic or androgenic substances and are potentially un-sterile. Probably the biggest problem with fake steroids is the fact that most athletes using steroidal compounds are not familiar with the real ones and must put their trust into someone else. The only way to be 100% sure of the substance in question is to have it tested in a laboratory by a chemist. Unfortunately this is not an option for most people.
Identifying Fakes
Most counterfeiters are in the market to make big money fast. This will show through when it comes to the product they are selling as well. Just like the old phrase you get what you pay for, this goes especially for fakes because they are made for very little cost. If someone is promising that they can get you what ever you want and as much as you want you should probably be skeptical, as steroids are not always available in unlimited quantities. The best way to identify fakes is to compare it to the original, however, most athletes have never seen the original, therefore it is hard to compare. The most popular drugs such as Deca-durabolin, winstrol, and injectable testosterone have the most fakes as well so be especially aware when trying to identify them. The best way to identify fakes yourself, is to take a long good look at the packaging. Like I said, counterfeiters are looking to make big money fast, therefore, they do not put a lot of time and effort into making their product look the best it can. The packaging on fakes usually looks a lot like the original, but look at the expiration date and the batch number. If they look like they were all printed in the same process as the label, then they are most definitely fakes. Be sure that the expiration date on the box matches the one on the product as well. Real pharmaceuticals are packaged in large quantities and the batch number and the expiration date are imprinted later in a different process. Also, often times the labels are of low quality as well. You should not be able to easily peal the label off of the ampule or the bottle. Most steroids made by legitimate companies use labels with rounded corners so pay attention to that as well. Also be sure to check that it is on straight and that it doesn't overlap itself, this is a sure sign of low quality. If you are checking a glass ampule, be sure that if you have a few, they are filled consistently, and of the same color. If it doesn't have a label, be sure that its imprint is straight and level and cannot be smeared easily. Be especially aware of multi-injection vials, these are easily obtained by counterfeiters and are not easily available as a legit drug. A person should be aware of all drugs available on the black market, not just steroids.
What Leads To Negative Side Effects
The biggest factor leading to negative side effects is misuse. Everybody is different, and the effect that a certain steroid will have can vary widely from person to person. Most of the time, negative side effects are more prevalent in a person who has used large quantities of strong androgenic substances for extended periods of time. It is important to be aware of all the effects that a specific substance might produce, and be able to recognize them as they are happening. Regular doctor visits are always recommended for blood checks and advice. Another factor leading to negative side effects is the use of fakes. As described above, most fakes do not even contain anabolic or androgenic substances, and on top of that, may not even be sterile. This could lead to potential life threatening diseases such as AIDS. It is important that if you are using needles, you should never share with another person and always use sterile equipment. If a person who has a predisposition to hair loss, acne, or increased aggressiveness; or if a person has cancer, high blood pressure or any other medical problem, (especially one related to natural hormone levels) uses steroids they will almost certainly increase these occurrences. Steroids are illegal substances and can be very detrimental to the human body. They can also be very helpful if used the correct way and under a physician's supervision.
Problems With Fakes
Because steroids have been looked at as being this terrible drug with so many bad side effects they have been banned in the US and many other countries. As everyone knows, when a product is available only on the black market, the demand of it goes up while the supply goes down. This means that 95%+ of all athletes that use steroids are doing so illegally. This, unfortunately, leaves the door wide open for counterfeits. Most counterfeits don't even contain anabolic or androgenic substances and are potentially un-sterile. Probably the biggest problem with fake steroids is the fact that most athletes using steroidal compounds are not familiar with the real ones and must put their trust into someone else. The only way to be 100% sure of the substance in question is to have it tested in a laboratory by a chemist. Unfortunately this is not an option for most people.
Identifying Fakes
Most counterfeiters are in the market to make big money fast. This will show through when it comes to the product they are selling as well. Just like the old phrase you get what you pay for, this goes especially for fakes because they are made for very little cost. If someone is promising that they can get you what ever you want and as much as you want you should probably be skeptical, as steroids are not always available in unlimited quantities. The best way to identify fakes is to compare it to the original, however, most athletes have never seen the original, therefore it is hard to compare. The most popular drugs such as Deca-durabolin, winstrol, and injectable testosterone have the most fakes as well so be especially aware when trying to identify them. The best way to identify fakes yourself, is to take a long good look at the packaging. Like I said, counterfeiters are looking to make big money fast, therefore, they do not put a lot of time and effort into making their product look the best it can. The packaging on fakes usually looks a lot like the original, but look at the expiration date and the batch number. If they look like they were all printed in the same process as the label, then they are most definitely fakes. Be sure that the expiration date on the box matches the one on the product as well. Real pharmaceuticals are packaged in large quantities and the batch number and the expiration date are imprinted later in a different process. Also, often times the labels are of low quality as well. You should not be able to easily peal the label off of the ampule or the bottle. Most steroids made by legitimate companies use labels with rounded corners so pay attention to that as well. Also be sure to check that it is on straight and that it doesn't overlap itself, this is a sure sign of low quality. If you are checking a glass ampule, be sure that if you have a few, they are filled consistently, and of the same color. If it doesn't have a label, be sure that its imprint is straight and level and cannot be smeared easily. Be especially aware of multi-injection vials, these are easily obtained by counterfeiters and are not easily available as a legit drug. A person should be aware of all drugs available on the black market, not just steroids.
What Leads To Negative Side Effects
The biggest factor leading to negative side effects is misuse. Everybody is different, and the effect that a certain steroid will have can vary widely from person to person. Most of the time, negative side effects are more prevalent in a person who has used large quantities of strong androgenic substances for extended periods of time. It is important to be aware of all the effects that a specific substance might produce, and be able to recognize them as they are happening. Regular doctor visits are always recommended for blood checks and advice. Another factor leading to negative side effects is the use of fakes. As described above, most fakes do not even contain anabolic or androgenic substances, and on top of that, may not even be sterile. This could lead to potential life threatening diseases such as AIDS. It is important that if you are using needles, you should never share with another person and always use sterile equipment. If a person who has a predisposition to hair loss, acne, or increased aggressiveness; or if a person has cancer, high blood pressure or any other medical problem, (especially one related to natural hormone levels) uses steroids they will almost certainly increase these occurrences. Steroids are illegal substances and can be very detrimental to the human body. They can also be very helpful if used the correct way and under a physician's supervision.
