Dec 22 2008
Demystifying Steroids Book Published by Doctor Under Steroid Investigation
A new book on steroid was published recently by Dr. Jesse Haggard, the doctor who is currently under federal investigation for illegally prescribing anabolic steroids. He was even forced to surrender his license to the Arizona Board of Naturopathic Medical Examiners. Dr. Haggard admitted the charges against him. He said that he only tried to help people by practicing medicine.
Dr. Jesse Haggard is the former medical director of Revolution Medical Centers in Phoenix Arizona where they prescribe illegal steroids to patients and other clients. Other doctors in the clinic are also under investigation. Other charges filed against Haggard includes altering medical records and failure to maintain adequate patient files.
In a report from ABC15.com, some of their staff even went undercover just to prove that the clinic is prescribing illegal steroids. ABC15 Investigators were able to purchase more than $2,000 in anabolic steroids and human growth hormone.
Dr Haggard’s book Demystifying Steroids uncovers the “other side” of anabolic steroids and their possible benefits using real case examples from thousands of patients and medical research. This book empowers the reader to discover a new truth about anabolic steroids for themselves. The book was organized in 2 sections. The first part discusses steroid use in medicine and sports. He challenged the popular beliefs about anabolic steroids and includes the dangers of steroid use. Dr. Haggard presents case examples which includes the unfamiliar benefits of steroids in cancer, multiple sclerosis, women, and HIV. He gave assessments and recommendation of the effect on professional sports and on the medical use of steroids.
The second part covers a more technical approach and is intended for those who wants to achieve a greater understanding of the medical research and clinical pearls of anabolic steroid therapies. it includes some historical and current medical literature regarding prostate cancer, intervention models of anabolic steroids and the subsequent effect on disease prevalence are projected using this information. He also described clinical methods for achieving the greatest clinical outcomes and reducing or eliminating many potential adverse effects of anabolic steroid treatments.
The book is now available online and cost $36.99. An excerpt from the book is given below.
“Steroids” has been a strong topic for the media for several years now, and the topic continues to grow in popularity. Although “steroids” is a broad topic, the media has mainly focused on the subtopic of anabolic steroid use among professional athletes. A great debate exists currently in the public and medical community in regard to the legitimate medical use of anabolic steroids in general and in professional sports. Since the media thrives on the conflict, the media’s influence is directed at further propagating the debate, rather than to help resolve it. Despite the media’s charade, the true source of the debate, in my opinion, is a failure to communicate.
A void exists in the data presented in this debate that may hinder good communication and the potential for societal resolution. There seem to be major differences among the demographics of the players on both sides of the debate and hence the type of data used by both sides to analyze the situation. Simply put, no one is comparing “apples to apples,” and the lack of each side’s willingness to appreciate the other’s paradigm creates a stalemate. In general, the people who are actively against steroid use are more conservative and well-educated members of the medical community. However, their education about steroids is more derived from books, reports and medical hearsay rather than personal experience or firsthand observation of steroids’ effects on people. There seems to be a large component of fear involved in their perception. The medical literature they reference is usually not as ironclad as one may expect from well-educated professionals in regard to the dangers of steroids. A typical person who is a proponent of steroid use for legitimate medical purposes usually has personal experience using steroids firsthand or through someone they know. Supporters of steroid use have demystified steroids and usually respect their power but do not fear them. The people who are advocates of steroid use are not commonly members of the medical community and seem to lack organization and medical research to support their viewpoint in comparison with the antisteroid advocates.
I present this manuscript to provide a point of view that encompasses both medical expertise and a large amount of firsthand observation. I have no agenda or financial interest to declare for the topics presented in this text. I present the concepts I have found through my clinical experience and research as plainly as possible, while minimizing speculation. I hope to provide data that may serve to find truth, balance or compromise to this current debate. Lastly, I look forward to uncovering further possibilities that are concealed in steroids.
In my opinion, every woman and man should be aware of this available medicine, or medical tool, per se, in case a time arises or a current situation exists in which using steroids may improve their health condition. The knowledge contained in this text may be motivating enough for one to seek out a practitioner who specializes in steroids. For people who currently use steroids, this text may offer information to help guide them to achieve the best results possible.”
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