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Originally Posted by kfisherx
One more thing on the subject of using anabolics just as an FYI... And this is why it gets really tricky to give advice on using them. The right combination and dosages are unique to everyone. It is a lot like finding the right macros and calories. There is no "one size fits all" scenarios. Only general guidelines.
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You hit the nail on the head with this statement. These are powerful prescription drugs. Ironically docs tend to be very uninformed about them. Many just reinforce the myths surrounding them, proving their ignorance.
On the flip side, a bb-er who uses them is no medical professional, yet he dispenses advice on dosages and combinations etc. Neither side is really truly qualified to help you.
The problem is that steroids are the 2000 pound elephant in the room that no one wants to talk about. I understand the point of the OP... The coach wants to give advice to kids to prevent them from doing it wrong or to help them get the most out of it, because he knows the reality is that most kids are going to do it in his field.
The only simple solution to this is what has already been said. Don't risk your job. Maybe start copying articles and sending them to parents/athletes, but don't directly engage in advising about their usage. He will not just lose his job, but he will go to jail, and it is just not worth it, even if his intentions are good.
FYI, there are other symptoms besides HDL. When your 19 year old puts on 20 pounds of LEAN mass in a few months that is probably a good indicator. That doesn't happen naturally even under the best of circumstances.