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| Some of the ampules of anabolic steroids seized by law enforcement during a search of Carl Macchiarulo’s home in Midlothian, Virginia. |
FBI press release
09/04/15
Anabolic steroids, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, are the common name for synthetic variants of the male sex hormone testosterone. While these drugs are legally prescribed to treat certain medical conditions, they are also abused by some athletes, body builders, and others in attempts to enhance performance.
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