We have all heard of famous athletes having their career and life jeopardized because of taking steroids. Still, some of them do not stop and others keep on taking them. What is so addicting about steroids that make athletes risk their whole career or life for? It just does not make any sense, does it? To tell the truth, steroids just like pretty much everything else in this world, have pros and cons to it.
There are always those Athlete’s who constantly cheat and break the rules. Every athlete has a way to bend the rules to their advantage. Yet, the only ones who are blamed for cheating are the professional athletes who use steroids. “Steroids, the popular name for synthetic (man-made) substances related to the male sex hormones, promote muscle growth and the development of male sexual characteristics. Steroids are abused, often by athletes, to enhance athletic performance and to improve physical appearance” (“Steroids fast facts” 1).
Drug Testing is should be used in higher levels of sports to ensure the safety and health of these athletes is good at all times. The use and the abuse of steroids can do some serious damage on the bodies of those using them. These people who are using them are just hurting themselves in the long run. When people think of drug abuse in sports, they think it is only steroids being used by athletes. However, drug abuse in professional sports can be anything.
Casual Argument Comp. II February 25, 2012 Legalizing Steroids In life people want quick results no matter what they are doing. One of the most frustrating things is spending so much time on something and not getting the results you want. Steroids are a supplement that raises the testosterone levels in a person’s body and in result builds muscle quickly. People will get quick results when using properly.
It has been not only a hobby for me; but a way of life. Steroids is a highly discussed and controversial issue that is often associated with body building; and I wanted to do an in-depth analysis to decide if the benefit would outweigh the risk- especially in regards to my own body. Anabolic steroids can be defined as synthetic hormones which boost the body’s ability to produce muscle as well as prevent muscle breakdown. Athletes therefore use them hoping to enhance their abilities. Research has shown that these steroids can harm kids who are developing.
Depporah Joseph M B English 042 10 May 2012 Anabolic steroids Should athletes be allowed to use performance-enhancing drugs in order to improve their performance? Steroid usage in sports has long been a big issue for many athletes both professional and amateur. Steroids are not condoned in any sport however; some athletes do take the chance by using performance-enhancing drugs in order to increase the chances of a successful outcome in a competition. Many athletes have been barred from participating in certain sports because they were convicted of taking steroids. In light of this, one can only wonder how many top athletes have won events due to the use of steroids.
A performance enhancement can be anything from an inhaler to doping of the blood (increasing the number of red blood cells in order to heighten ones endurance) to an anabolic steroid used to help increase skeletal muscle growth (Bonetta, 2004). This is a wide subject and can be difficult separating legal from illegal or even moral from immoral. Instead, the issue of illegal steroids, particularly anabolic steroids, is going to be discussed and debated at
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.
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