It's one of those things where the "highly risky" is more or less true, but mainly because it is illegal, and not the opposite. Make any medication illegal long

It's one of those things where the "highly risky" is more or less true, but mainly because it is illegal, and not the opposite. Make any medication illegal long enough and people will do stupid shit with it because they can't go to the doctor and ask them how to use it safely. Then they'll injure themselves, reinforcing the illegality of the medication, and keep the circle going. The documentary "Bigger, Stronger, Faster" by Chris Bell is an excellent starting point to learn about the supplement/anabolics industry.