“As a health care professional who treats athletes, I am aware of the mounting pressures on the student athlete to excel – from the coach and the parents or for financial incentives”

Dr. Teri McCambridge, Orthopaedic Associates and Towson Sports Medicine

Anabolic steroids are popular among teenagers. Research has shown that some high school, and even middle school, students are using anabolic steroids to gain an edge, improve their skill level, or become more athletic. Steroid use is not limited to males. More and more females are putting themselves at risk by using these drugs. It is important to know that using anabolic steroids not only is illegal, but it also can have serious side effects.

Powered by ME! is an educational campaign designed to provide information to parents, teachers, coaches and health care professionals about the side effects of anabolic steroids and performance-enhancing substances on youth. Our goal is to encourage healthy, safe and fair physical and athletic development.

The campaign was created through the partnership of:

• Congressman Elijah Cummings
• The Maryland Department of Education
• Orthopaedic Associates
• Sheppard Pratt Health System
• Towson Sports Medicine
• St. Joseph Medical Center

Our ongoing work is guided by an expert panel of advisors, including physicians, addictions counselors, educators, coaches, athletic trainers, and current and former athletes.

For more information call 410-337-1477.