Anabolic steroids have been in clinical use since the late 1940s, just after World War II. At first, they were primarily used to speed recovery from starvation and major surgery (Strauss 59). They have also been used in treatment of skeletal diseases such as osteoporosis, certain types of anemia, and hepatitis (Wilson and Griffin 1278-1295). Currently, the drugs are used medically for testosterone deficienc