No, Synthol is not the same as anabolic steroid injections. Anabolic steroids are an FDA-approved medication used to treat certain hormonal problems, as well as combat weight loss in cancer patients. Many bodybuilders abuse anabolic steroids with a weight-lifting program to augment muscle gain and strength. Synthol is an unapproved cosmetic enhancement oil injected into muscles to enlarge them quickly but without an increase in strength.