As schedule III substances, purchase of testosterone and anabolic steroids requires a doctor’s prescription. These drugs have been used to treat many medical conditions but it is sometimes misused by athletes and bodybuilders. One of the uses of testosterone is in the treatment of abnormal hormone levels in the body. Anabolic steroids have been a perennial problem in major leagues and even in Olympics.

Although the use of testosterone and other performance enhancing drugs were popular in sports, the demand for these drugs for personal use is also on the rise. Even professionals practicing in the field of health and nutrition are also tempted to use this drug because of the benefits they can get. In Bradenton, Fl., an owner of a health clinic was arrested by the authorities for purchasing testosterone from a pharmacy in Ft. Lauderdale.

The case of the chiropractor is not an ordinary case since he used another doctor’s seal to be able to purchase testosterone. Bradenton.com reported that chiropractor David Stuart Zamikoff, 39 was charged for obtaining prescription drugs through fraudulent means. He used a doctor’s Drug Enforcement Administration clearance number to enter a prescription request and used another doctor’s stamp to sign for the prescription. Both doctors already denied their involvement in the case. They told the investigators that Zamikoff was not authorized to use their identifications to purchase steroids. Although one of the doctors told the authorities that he had given the accused a prescription for testosterone in 2008 but only once.

Manatee County Sheriff’s operatives raided the Natural Healing Arts clinic of the chiropractor at 2215 59th St. W., Bradenton and found two bottles of testosterone purchased from the Ft. Lauderdale pharmacy. A credit card used to purchase the steroid was also found. Based on the records of the pharmacy, Zamikoff was able to purchase testosterone many times. It is not yet clear whether the doctor used the product for his own personal consumption or offers the product to his clients at the clinic.

For the meantime, Zamikoff was released from the Manatee County jail for $1,000 bail. Dave Bristow, spokesperson of the sheriff’s office, told the media that the investigation is still on-going. He believes that more charges could be filed against the chiropractor once the investigation is completed.

Zamikofff had not issued any comment on the case. Based on the records of Florida Department of Health, Zamikoff’s license as a chiropractor will expire this year. He has been practicing as a licensed chiropractor in Florida since 2000.

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