13. What Can I Do to Prevent My Teen from Using Steroids?
Educate yourself and your kids about the dangers of steroids. Remind your child that taking steroids is a form of cheating — not only themselves, but their team, their sport and their bodies. Teach your young athlete how to refuse offers to try the drugs.
You should encourage healthy habits such as proper nutrition, supervised strength training, and pre-season conditioning to help build their bodies without the use of drugs.
If your teen is working out at a gym, be aware of who he or she is hanging out with — there may be seemingly harmless people pushing steroids.
For girls who are using steroids to get thinner, it's essential to make your daughter feel good about herself and develop a positive body image. Encourage healthy eating and exercise and remind her of the negative physical characteristics that steroid use can cause, which include masculine traits.