Positive results of an investigation related to steroids in Lebanon (Ohio)

An investigation that lasted 2 years detected and shut a huge lab linked with steroids. The investigation was led under name “Operation Bulk Up”. It was a well-organized activity of the certain authorities in Lebanon (Ohio).
As it was found out, a distributor of steroids distributed these medications to members of the Cardio Strength Center of the YMCA. So, when the Warren County Prosecutor’s Office received the information about it, the investigations started. The authority made a decision to send an officer that had to pretend being a member of the YMCA to the steroid dealer. Major John Burke, the leader of the Warren County Drug Task Force, was chosen for this goal.
Mike Caroll, the President and CEO of the YMCA, was the only individual at this association that was informed about the investigation. He could keep all things he knew about the plans of the Drug Task Force in secret. So, an immense organization connected with distribution of steroids was detected.
32 persons took part in the illegal activity related to distribution of steroids. They were charged with corrupt activities, supplying and possession of steroids. The investigation planned to detect only producers and distributors of steroids. However it didn’t focalize on people who purchased these preparations, the officers noted that professional sportsmen and bodybuilders belonged to the customers.
The proper authorities seized 600,000 dollars that were claimed to be a profit from distribution of steroids, 300, 000 dollars in cash and vehicles and 100 weapons.
Mike Caroll, the President and CEO of the YMCA told openly to media about the results of the investigation. He didn’t fear to notice that he had participated in this activity to detect the criminal organization. Caroll said that he was very glad to find out about the positive results.
It is important to notice that it was difficult to detect the illegal organization. Major Burke had to put efforts to buy steroids from a dealer. As a result of the investigation, an underground laboratory in Tennessee was detected. It manufactured steroids in injectable form. The raw was bought from China. The leaders of selling were Ronald Herbort and Matthew Geraci.
According to Major Burke, face-to-face interactions between distributors and clients were avoided in this organization. There was a specific organized locker system which gave possibility to avoid personal interactions.
Although this activity linked with manufacture and selling of steroids was well-organized, the authorities could detect it to shut the laboratory. This investigation is an example that confirms following statement: if the authority gives main priority to such operations, positive results may be reached.

Damaging effects of steroids on brain

As you know, steroids are administrated by several sportsmen in order to enhance muscle size and strength. But according to late researches, utilizing of steroids is a very negative aspect for brain cells. Since these preparations enhance level of testosterone in body, they influence negatively and even destruct brain cells. This confirmation about destruction of brain cells by enhanced level of testosterone was proven by a research conducted by Yale School of Medicine that was published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry.
Scientists confirm that enhanced aggressiveness shown by steroids consumers testify that certain amount of nerve cells was killed due to administration of steroids.
Barbara Ehrlich, a professor, a leader of a study related to taking of steroids, advices not to condemn steroids consumers, if they act aggressively. It is necessary to know that it must have been not their fault. Steroids must have been responsible for aggressiveness of those who use these products.
The research leaded by Yale School of Medicine approved that testosterone destroyed nerve cells. One of important functions of testosterone produced naturally is following: to kill nerve cells that may be harmful for the whole body due to their destructions. But when level of testosterone is induced, it destroys not only destructed cells but healthy ones too. It can cause such dangerous problems, as appearing of Alzheimer's and Huntingdon's disease and others.

Aggressiveness of hamsters due to steroids
Hamsters were recruited in a study published in the journal Behavioral Neuroscience. The specialists involved in the research observed effects of anabolic steroids upon the hamsters. The hamsters that were given these medications became too aggressive. Their brain activity was modified a lot due to these drugs.
The scientists concluded that steroids damaged people’s brain the same way as hamsters’ brain. According to their words, people suggest that steroids are illegal due to their athletic effects. But people should understand that the main reason is harmful influence of these products upon human health. Steroids should be utilized only for treatment of diseases by prescriptions of pharmacists. Administration of steroids in sports should be forbidden totally.