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Abstract
Anabolic steroids have become increasingly popular among professional athletes and college, high school, and junior high school students. Because of the negative physical and psychological consequences of the drugs, it is essential that information about anabolic steroids is included in the school health curriculum. Unfortunately, there is little information about effective educational activities and strategies for preventing anabolic steroid use. Practical suggestions for planning education programs as well as a variety of sample activities and strategies that can be easily adapted for different age groups are described. Special emphasis is placed on case studies since they can be readily integrated into other health-related topics. Many of the activities are particularly well-suited for integration with other academic subjects. Education efforts should also include educating adults such parents, school officials, counselors, coaches, athletic trainers, and health care professionals, including physicians and school nurses, about the risks of anabolic steroid use and how to recognize anabolic steroid use.