In light of this, one can only wonder how many top athletes have won events due to the use of steroids. There are many sides to the debate of whether or not athletes should be able to use steroids. Despite health reasons there are quite a few people who do believe that athletes should be allowed to use performance-enhancers. On the other hand, there are those who believe that steroids should not be used. I know that steroids are extremely dangerous to take and can cause a lot of problems in your body that could result in death.." Two things I learned were that among male and
Whether or not these are all just side effects of better knowledge, better training, and improved diets, they also point to the use of performance enhancing drugs. The use of these products is not condoned by many people, but steroid users in professional sports are generally over judged due to the public’s lack of knowledge
In recent times the drugs have become more sophisticated and are made to target a wide range of sporting activities. Anabolic steroids or Testosterone for instance is mainly used in power sports like sprinting, weight lifting and cycling as it helps build increased muscle mass and strength, or in smaller doses can help with muscle recovery. Anabolic steroids were banned from sporting in 1975 after a test was developed to detect there use. Then in 1983 caffeine was also banned this was followed by testosterone, blood doping and Erythropoietin (EPO), although accurate tests for their detection was not found until 2000. ( USADA CEO Travis Tygart 2012) Said, ‘Nobody wins when an athlete decides to cheat with dangerous performance enhancing drugs, but clean athletes at every level expect those of us here on their behalf, to pursue the truth to ensure the win-at-all-cost culture does not permanently overtake fair, honest competition.
To tell the truth, steroids just like pretty much everything else in this world, have pros and cons to it. To some athletes the pros outweigh the cons so they take steroids. For others it is the opposite. I am one of the others, I believe the cons outweigh the pros and athletes should not use steroids. People have heard of steroids and some of them know what they are or have a clue to what they are, but some just have no idea.
This article will provide a broad overview of Anabolic Steroids and discuss the pros and cons of their use. Among the topics covered will be: a brief history of Anabolic Steroids, usage trends in athletes, physical and psychiatric effects, the relationship between Anabolic Steroids and other illicit drug use, and current medical uses of the drug. History of Testosterone and Anabolic Steroids: An Overview Testosterone is more than a “male sex hormone”. (1) It is an important contributor to the robust metabolic functioning of multiple bodily systems. (2) Testosterone has several positive effects on sexual function, but its most significant effect is on libido, sexual interest, and arousal.
The use of steroids is to try and gain an athletic edge. Steroids can cause a person to get bigger, stronger and faster but they will not give you skill or agility and technique. Many athletes abuse these drugs in order to boost their athletic performance but they may be doing so at a cost. Not only will the athlete be suspended or kicked out of their sport if they get caught, they also may be putting themselves at a serious health risk.
He at first believed he had discovered a new hormone, but was proved wrong when every irritating substance he injected produced the same symptoms (for example, swelling of the adrenal cortex). This led to what he first called noxious agents, layer coined as 'stress' by Selye. Although Selye's theory is often praised due to it being the first theory to suggest a correlated relationship between stress and the immune system it is often criticised for overemphasising physiological factors and not taking into consideration psychological factors and cognitive factors such as personality which includes a persons capability to withstand certain levels of stress (for example, the type A type B personality theory). the model also implies a passive response to stressors, despite the fact that people react differently to the same stressor and the reaction depends on the individual, the situation and the particular source of stress. Also most of Selye's work was conduced using rats and is very restricted, thus it may not actually apply to other animals such as humans.
For many, OxyContin showed an increased level of activity and drastic decline of pain. Others have done poorly. OxyContin is a narcotic with effects similar to morphine. As with any narcotic, the body tends to build a tolerance leading to physical dependency (Feinburg 2-3). However, Purdue Pharma still denies OxyContin to be addictive.
People will get quick results when using properly. Many people do not think that they should be legalized because of the side effects of using them. On the other hand many people also think that they should be legalized because of the quick results they create. Much like smoking, steroids have side effects, but if people are will to take the risk, why not legalize steroids. Steroids are a compound that helps regulate various bodily functions.
First, the company leadership knowingly replaced the naturally occurring ingredients with the synthetic ingredients without changing the label on the packaging. This action violated the regulations set in place in the 1960s allowing consumers to have adequate and truthful information about the products they purchase. Second, the chemicals the company used to replace the natural ingredients are known to cause serious physical side effects including heart attacks and strokes. These side effects are a result of the stronger potency of the chemically generated ingredients as opposed to the naturally occurring ingredients the company originally utilized for the products. Finally, there is a dangerous lack of oversight by FDA regulators into the safety violations of companies such as Chemins leading to a reduced rate of public health and safety.