In 2007 The New York Times discussed ongoing federal and state investigations into illegal trafficking of human growth hormone and anabolic steroids, noting that "many of the individuals and companies cited in the indictments have been involved with the academy and its conventions over the years".
2007年，《纽约时报》讨论了联邦与各州正在进行的人类生长激素与合成代谢类固醇的非法贸易调查，指出，“许多涉入指控的个人与公司，都与这个学会及其多年来组织的会议有牵连”。