June 2004

House passes Anabolic Steroid Control Act

Members of the House of Representatives passed the Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 2004 on June 3. According to Secretary Tommy G. Thompson, this legislation addresses the potential dangers posed by androstenedione (andro) and is a step toward protecting athletes, adolescents and children from the risks posed by anabolic steroids.

Under this legislation, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) would be able to regulate these types of products as anabolic steroids.

Earlier this year, our Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a crackdown on companies that manufacture, market and distribute products containing steroid precursors, such as andro, which act like steroids once they are metabolized by the body and therefore can pose similar kinds of health risks as steroids. These products are generally advertised as dietary supplements that enhance athletic performance based on their claimed anabolic and androgenic properties to stimulate muscle growth and increase production of testosterone.

Source: House and Human Services, www.hhs.gov

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