Q: How would I know if my body-building friend is abusing steroids?A: Anabolic steroids are one of several substances abused as a performance-enhancing-drug (PED). The goal of this abuse is to enhance athletic performance and/or improve physical appearance. Other PEDs include growth hormone, drugs or techniques to increase red blood cell count (this may include blood transfusions, medications that stimulate red blood cell production, others), and many other substances (including [...]