German soldiers were given steroids to increase their strength and aggression. The anabolic steroid is medically used to increase body tissue. This drug also prevents the breakdown of tissue which certain diseases may cause. Certain steroids may also be used in some types of allergy medications. The abuse of this drug may cause an increased, unnatural masculinity in the user.
Anabolic steroids can cause many health problems as well as other side effects.
Because steroids are addictive, withdrawal symptoms may occur when a person is not using steroids.