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Legality of anabolic steroids

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The legality of anabolic steroids varies from country to country. Some with more restrictive laws than others.

A map showing current knowledge of steroid law.

By country

United States

In the United States, all Anabolic Steroids are illegal without the use and consent of medical prescription. This was determined by the Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 1990 which added Anabolic Steroids to the Schedule III drug list.[1]

Canada

In Canada, steroids are legal but are Schedule IV drugs, which means there are some exceptions and punishments, but they are less severe.

Mexico

In Mexico, there is no specification in the law for steroid use, thus making them illegal. This has also made Mexico a drug trafficking hotspot.[2]

Iraq

Anabolic steroids are illegal in Iraq since the U.S. invasion.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Bill Summary & Status - 101st Congress (1989 - 1990) - H.R.4658 - THOMAS (Library of Congress)". Thomas.loc.gov. Retrieved 2014-02-16.
  2. ^ "Mexican Drug Policy: Internal Corruption in an Externalized War". Coha.org. 2007-06-26. Retrieved 2014-02-16.
  3. ^ "War in Iraq Brings Freedom to Use Anabolic Steroids for Bodybuilding". Thinksteroids.com. 2008-07-07. Retrieved 2014-02-16.