The vast majority of people who use image enhancing drugs are not professional athletes but people looking for a healthier and better looking body. The use of such substances is growing and differs from the use of other illicit substances because it is not initially driven by an immediate euphoria, but by the desire to change appearance and performance. Although growing in popularity it can be difficult to get accurate help and advice. Our new service offers free, confidential and accurate advice. For more details contact 01482 336675 (Monday to Friday 9am – 5 pm).
The Juice Bar
East Riding
The Juice Bar
The Juice Bar is a free and confidential service offering
- Advice on anabolic steroids and other IPEDS
- Needle exchange
- Safer injecting advice
- Injection site examination
- Dry blood spot testing
- Blood pressure and weight monitoring
- Advice on diet, nutrition and health
- Condoms
We offer advice on a range of substances including: Anabolic Steroids, Human Growth Hormone, Insulin, HCG, Anti-oestrogens, Tanning Drugs, Weight Loss Drugs, Peptides and Botox
Coronavirus
The coronavirus has affected us all. There are some things it has specifically affected for those of us who use IPEDs. Please take 20 seconds to watch these two short films
Contact us
Live Chat
You can now use our Live Chat at the bottom right of this page. It’s open on Monday and Wednesday from 5 pm to 7 pm. If we’re off line you can leave a message and we’ll get back to you ASAP
Phone or email
If you prefer to phone you can talk to one of our IPED workers on 01482 336675 or 07506 713037 (Monday to Friday 9am-5pm) or email juicebar@ads-uk.org In the event that there is no-on available we will get back to you as soon as we can.
Face to Face
If you prefer to talk to someone face to face we have discrete confidential walk in sessions at:
- Health Trainers, 19 Quay Road, Bridlington, YO15 2AB – Every Wednesday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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Alternatively you can use any of our drop in services across the East Riding click here to find the nearest to you.
Useful Information
Side effects
There are a number of side effects that can occur from use of anabolic steroids most of which apply to both men and women such as; Liver damage, Heart attack, Increased blood pressure, increased cholesterol, insomnia, changes in libido, depression/suicide, stunted growth in young people. There are some side effects that are gender specific.
Find out more on steroids side affects
Is it addictive?
Even though anabolic steroids do not cause the same high as other drugs, steroids are reinforcing and so can lead to addiction.
Staying safe
Up to a third of anabolic steroid products are counterfeit or fake.
Is the label not straight? Does it have rough edges? Are there air bubbles under it? Is the print faded? Is the liquid cloudy? Are the levels of liquid different in each amp? If the answer to any of these is YES, it could well be fake, don’t use it.
Be very wary of information on steroids from online sellers and forums, it can often be misleading
Because steroids are often injected, users who share needles or use non-sterile techniques when they inject steroids are at risk for contracting dangerous infections, such as HIV/AIDS and hepatitis B and C. A study by John Moores University found that 1 in 10 steroid users had been exposed to one or more of hepatitis B, C or HIV. Ask for a test for blood borne viruses.
If you are injecting download steroids safer injecting advice and download the East Riding Needle Exchange leaflet to find the nearest to you.
You can also find the results of the Steroid and Image Enhancing Drugs Survey 2014
The best way to stay safe is not to use. A 2018 study found that mortality rates were three times higher amongst steroid users. You can see the research paper here