I’ll start by acknowledging my bias: I am an avid anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) user. I don’t use other recreational drugs like crack, cocaine, or marijuana. I don’t smoke, vape, and I rarely drink. I guess this shapes my perspective, but I believe there is a significant distinction between AAS use and the use or distribution of hardcore drugs.
Whenever I read about a steroid dealer being arrested, a small part of me feels sympathy. These individuals are often fulfilling a need created by the inaccessibility or high cost of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), helping people improve their lives or health. In stark contrast, when I hear about a meth or crack dealer being arrested, I feel no pity. These substances devastate communities, and the individuals involved often contribute to violence and broader criminal activity. I believe they should face the maximum penalty under the law.
This creates a strange dichotomy for me. On one hand, we like to believe that justice is blind and all crimes are treated equally. But in reality, they aren’t—and they shouldn’t be. A steroid dealer, typically a nonviolent individual meeting a demand for performance enhancement or therapeutic gaps, shouldn’t be viewed or punished the same way as someone profiting from addiction and societal harm. It’s a complex issue, but I believe the law must reflect these nuances.
This stark contrast is why I struggle when I see steroid dealers arrested and sentenced as though they’re comparable to those dealing crack or meth. While their actions are technically illegal, their motivations and impacts are vastly different. I’m not justifying breaking the law, but I do believe that anabolic steroid use and distribution exist in a gray area that doesn’t align with the same criminality associated with harder drugs.
Ok, rant over. Oh and before I forget, there's nothing wrong with a little of weed so please don't come for me...lol.