Concerns Grow Over Teens Looking For Athletic Boost From Testosterone

By Paul Aker Wednesday July 30, 2014 11:39 PM UPDATED: Wednesday July 30, 2014 11:57 PM COLUMBUS, Ohio -

Students will be suiting up for high school football season within the next month.

Many players dream of sports scholarships for their post high school career. However, there are some that are willing to seek hormonal help to accomplish this.

Chad Zimmerman is a natural body builder who competes in tournaments. He says some body builders take hormones as a shortcut to pump up.

"You're going to get to where you want to go faster, with the use of testosterone and other illegal supplements." Zimmerman said.

But this desire is not just in the world of body building. Its also starting to reach high school athletes.

Testosterone is the male hormone that deepens voices, increases facial hair, and improves sex drive. But it also builds muscles.

Zimmerman says in some gyms, testosterone supplements are for sale.

"If you know the right person or the right group of people, it would be fairly easy to get," Zimmerman said.

In order to take testosterone, you need a prescription from a doctor. But consumers can buy what's called testosterone boosters or supplements from stores.

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