Steroids are typically used by athletes and body builders, hoping to build powerful muscles quickly.
Heroin, cocaine and prescription meds are drugs you hear about all the time. Anabolic steroids, however, seem to have taken a backseat in recent years, unless of course you happen to follow professional sports news. Even then, it just isn’t a subject that gets a lot of press time anymore. But why not? Are people not using steroids anymore? Or are they not a popular drug these days? Let’s take a look.
What are anabolic steroids anyway?
According to the U.S. Department of Justice’s Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), anabolic steroids are defines as “synthetically produced variants of the naturally occurring male hormone testosterone.” They are primarily used to help athletes and bodybuilders build larger muscles.
Are steroids still a problem in the US?
Yes they are, in Michigan and the rest of the country as well. However, they aren’t considered to be the same threat they once were. Indications of how low steroids are on the government’s agenda can be found in how recently the DEA updated their anabolic steroids page – March 2004. The same goes for the National Institute on Drug Abuse, who last updated their steroids info page in 2006. So as you can see, steroids are no longer treated as a major threat.
Despite the lax approach to keeping the public updated and informed about steroid abuse and its risks, steroid use is still against the law unless it’s prescribed by a doctor.
What happens if I use steroids in Michigan?
Many people use steroids in Michigan. The catch is, are they being used legally? Steroids can be prescribed by a doctor to treat a number of conditions, including AIDS, cancer, osteoporosis, anemia and even erectile dysfunction.
A person who is accused of having, using, or selling steroids in Michigan without a legally obtained prescription will likely face severe penalties. Aside from the federal penalties, Michigan law says:
- Use of steroids in Michigan is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail and/or a fine of $1,000.
- Possession of steroids also a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days, or a fine of not more than $100.00, or both. Any subsequent violations are felonies punishable by imprisonment for up to 4 years, with possible fines of up to $2,000.00, or both.
- Delivery of steroids is a felony. This crime is punishable by a prison sentence of not more than 7 years, or a fine of up to $5,000.00, or both
What do I do if I am caught with steroids in Michigan?
The first thing you should do is call The Kronzek Firm at 866 766 5245. Our drug crime defense attorneys have many years of experience defending Michigan drug crimes, and we are available 24/7 to help you with your drug charges. The right attorney is critical to the outcome of your case. We are here to help!