Anabolic steroids are extremely effective in promoting cell growth and are also capable of boosting muscle mass. Anabolic steroids are safe for consumption as long as one abides by doctor’s advice. However misuse of the medicine can lead to severe side effects. Many physicians today are prescribing this drug to athletes and body builders to enhance their performance levels. A lot of doctors also prescribe this drug to elderly people, particularly those who have insufficient testosterone in their body.  Anabolic steroids is capable of imitating testosterone and thus they help in cell growth stimulation, stimulation of bone marrow, stimulation of puberty among men, hormone replacement treatment and in chronic wasting treatment.