DPPS Inc
(252) 243-7789
www.dppsinc.com
3201Nash Street NW
Wilson NC 27896

Rehab and Insurance Services

Substance abuse treatment services
Services Provided: Substance abuse treatment
Type of Care: Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups: DUI/DWI offenders

Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids

Anabolic-androgenic steroids are synthetic variants of the naturally occurring male sex hormone testosterone. Anabolic refers to building muscle and androgenic refers to increased male sexual characteristics. Steroids refer to the class of drugs. Doctors legally prescribe these drugs to treat conditions that result from steroid hormone deficiencies, such as delayed puberty, as well as diseases that result in loss of lean muscle mass, like cancer and AIDS. Some people, both athletes and people who are not athletes, abuse steroids in an attempt to enhance physical performance and or improve appearance. People consume steroids by oral or intravenous usage, typically in cycles rather than continuously. Cycling is the pattern of steroid use, sometimes for weeks or months, but then the user stops and then restarts. In addition, users often combine several different types of steroids in an attempt to maximize the effectiveness of the drugs, a practice that experts call stacking.

Tips for Getting a Good Sleep

Stick to a sleep schedule. Go to bed and wake up the same time each day. As creatures of habit, people have a hard time adjusting to altered sleep patterns. Sleeping later on weekends will not fully make up for the lack of sleep during the week and will make it harder to wake up early on Monday morning.
Exercise is great, but not too late in the day. Try to exercise at least 30 minutes on most days but not later than five or six hours before bedtime.
Avoid caffeine and nicotine. Coffee, colas, certain teas and chocolate contain the stimulant caffeine and its effects can take as long as eight hours to wear off fully. Therefore, a cup of coffee in the late afternoon can make it hard to fall asleep at night. Nicotine is also a stimulant, often causing smokers to sleep only very lightly. In addition, smokers often wake up too early in the morning because of nicotine withdrawal.
Avoid alcoholic drinks before bed. Some people think having an alcoholic "nightcap" will help induce sleep, but alcohol robs the body of deep sleep and REM sleep, keeping sleep in the lighter stages. After drinking, people also tend to wake up in the middle of the night when the effects of the alcohol ware off.
Avoid large meals and beverages late at night. A light snack is okay, but a large meal can cause indigestion that interferes with sleep. Drinking too many fluids at night can cause frequent awakenings to urinate.
If possible, avoid medicines that delay or disrupt your sleep. Some commonly prescribed heart, blood pressure or asthma medications, as well as some over-the-counter and herbal remedies for coughs, colds or allergies, can disrupt sleep patterns.
Do not take naps after 3 PM. Naps can help make up for lost sleep, but late afternoon naps can make it harder to fall asleep at night.
Relax before bed. Do not over schedule the day so that no time to unwind. A relaxing activity, such as reading or listening to music, should be part of any bedtime ritual.
Take a hot bath before bed. The drop in body temperature after getting out of the bath may help induce sleepiness and the bath can help relax and slow down.
Have a good sleeping environment. Get rid of anything that might distract from sleep, such as noises, bright lights, an uncomfortable bed or warm temperatures. People sleep better if the temperature in the bedroom is on the cool side.

Have the right sunlight exposure. Daylight is key to regulating daily sleep patterns. Try to get outside in natural sunlight for at least 30 minutes each day. If possible, wake up with the sun or use very bright lights in the morning. Sleep experts recommend that an hour of exposure to morning sunlight helps people who are having trouble falling asleep.
Do not lie in bed awake. It is more helpful to get up and do some relaxing activity until the body feels sleepy. The anxiety of not being able to sleep can make it harder to fall asleep.
See a doctor if there is a serious problem sleeping.