European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - February 20, 1989, Darmstadt, Hesse The stars and stripes Page 11 dear Ann Landers we Are worried about our son. Jimmy is 17, a High school senior a really Good boy but he keeps to himself a lot. He is a Fine student plays in the band and has a few Nice friends. He always wanted to be a great athlete but never washable to Excel in any sport. For the last six months Jimmy has been working out at a gym. He spent his Christmas Money on barbells so he can work out at Home As Well. A few Days ago when i was cleaning his room i found some pills. I showed them to my brother who is a pharma Cist. He said at once the kid has been taking Ann please Tell us How 19 handle this. I remember Reading about a Fine Canadian athlete who had to re turn his olympic Gold medal because it was discovered that he had been taking these same pills. Why Are steroids dangerous what do they do please Tell us so we can speak to our son intelligently. Thanks for your help. Syracuse Parent dear parents for openers non prescription use of steroids is illegal. But like All such drugs they can be bought on the Blac Market. People who take these pills should be aware that the could pay a big Price for those bulging Muscles and improved performance on the track football Field or wherever physical prowess is measured. The Side effect scan cripple and kill. Long term abuse of this substance can produce live cancer heart trouble and impotence. In a nutshell Ster oids Are dangerous. Anyone who takes them is risking his health and maybe his life. Dear Ann Landers what i feared most has happened. My Mother die before i had a Chance to say i m sorry several years ago i went away to College and never returned. I wrote to her now and then and sent gifts. When i was growing up we lived in Low income housing and i was ashamed to have friends Over eve though our place was clean and cheerful. I Don t re member my father. He left us when i was very Young and mom never talked about him. I can t remember her going out with a Man although she was quite pretty. All she was interested in was her Job and me. When i left Home i decided to Start fresh and Cut All tie with the past. Mom did t fit into my new lifestyle. When i married i sent her pictures. 1 never invited her to come visit and meet my husband. She did t let on but i m sure she must have suspected that i was ashamed of her. The Day i received word mom died it hit me like Aton of bricks. I know now that she sacrificed her life for me. It kills me to accept the fact that she is gone now and i will never be Able to make it up to her. Writing this letter has helped. I Hope it will save some other daughter from making the same mistake. Sign me regrets galore in Pittsburgh dear regrets obviously you Are aching with guilt and Small wonder. I m glad i was there for you but one letter to Ann Landers won t solve the problem. You need to get into counselling at once. The Road ahead is going to be rough and you will need a great Deal of help. Get moving an Good Luck. Dear Ann Landers i too was subjected to stupid remarks from empty headed friends after i had three sons and was pregnant with my fourth child. My Darling Mother in Law suggested the perfect comeback the boys will bring us some wonderful girls. All and they did la Salle ill. Los Angeles times syndicated columnist Landers welcomes your letters. You can write to her in care of the stars and stripes Apo 09211, . European edition col Jeffrey m. Cook Usa commander editor in chief it col Suzanne l. Phillips Usan Deputy commander editor in chief Marie Kominicki Mert Proctor Deane b. Mcdermott production manager managing editor circulation manager this newspaper is an authorized unofficial publication for members of the military services overseas. Contents of the stars and stripes Are not necessarily the official views of or endorsed by the . Government the department of defense or the . European command. The appearance of advertising in this publication including inserts or supplements does not constitute endorsement by the department of de sense or the stars and stripes of the products or services advertised. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for Purchase use or patronage without regard to race color religion sex Revo. 11 i i
