What does cycling on and off do??? You still go BACK TO STEROIDS......which leaves you with a PSYCHOLOGICAL DEPENDENCY on it. Alcoholics take weeks or months off of drinking, just to prove they can, but they are still alcoholics. Yes alcohol does kill and effect more poeple......that's because there are 10,000 times the amount of people that drink then do gear. And I hope you truly don't believe the remarks in BOLD above. Even with preventative measures, there is no way to protect your liver, kidneys, or any internal organ for that matter 100% when on gear. Side-Effect Free??? With GEAR, PERMANENT side effects go with the territory. You accept this when making the choice to use. Casually drinking once a week is SIDE EFFECT FREE!!!!!!! Not Gear, sorry. I have been in this sport 18 years and have seen what gear can do to people. I can tell that you are kind of new to this say 5 years or so?? Close?? You are on GEAR and you are going to talk about drinkers not being concerned about their health?? If your so concerned about your health then become a professional 100% natural body builder. Because I know a few and they say the same thing about us. "We are in a sport to be healthy, yet we do things that are so sef-destructive (GEAR)"Sorry bud but when you sign up for gear you understand the risks, and they are more dnagerous than any drink that I have ever had, even with preventative steps. I think you are a bit Naive and maybe in denial of the effects of gear over time. Do some homework, not related to this board. ANd not ONE-SIDED RESEARCH EITHER.
Over time the psychological effects of gear are permanent and undisputable to the gear abuser. Going on and off cycle does not clear anyone from abusing gear. Participating in an illegal activity most would say is a symptom of an abuser.

Admittedly, me included.
No one on here that is on GEAR, including myself, can EVER sit here and REPRIMEAND ANYONE for WANTING TO DRINK ON OR OFF CYCLE.
It is hypocrisy at its worst. Look in the mirror before judging others. I understand young kids take gear to get girls and go out and drink 4 nights a week to meet them. That is not what we are talking about here.