The varied laws and regulations associated with the use of steroids is definitely a matter of variation as per the country you live in. But in a general sense all countries seem to believe in the fact that steroids should not be dealt with unless prescribed by a medical practitioner. However the use of steroids otherwise is also a common affair considering the fact that it provides the user with certain benefits. The same holds true for sports as well. However there should be a general sense of precaution associated with the use of steroids as they have some seriously bad side effects.