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Teen Boys Turn to Steroids for Social Media Muscle

4/7/2026

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Story summary
  • Teenage boys are increasingly pursuing dramatic body transformations through social media.
  • Many use anabolic steroids, including trenbolone, a drug not approved for human use.
  • Zaid Laila (16), a Dallas teenager, openly admits to using steroids to gain muscle quickly.
  • Experts warn these substances can cause severe health issues, including heart and liver damage.
  • The rise of social media has intensified pressure to obtain quick, muscular results.