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.
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.
But it also has many dangerous side effects. Anabolic steroids are made in many shapes, which can be consumed orally, injected or rubbed into the skin. Another article which involves “A Statement on steroids, but what does it say?” with the New York Times talks about how steroids mess up an athletes chance of being inducted into the hall of fame. Roger Clemens and Barry bonds were blocked at least for now in the hall of fame because of the steroids era. The public is so concerned with athletes because they have kids looking up to these guys.
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.
Should athletes be allowed to take drugs to enhance their performance, providing the drugs do no long- term damage to their bodies. Athletes are willing to pay a heavy price to achieve their ultimate goal in their chosen sport. They put in a lot of time, dedication, and practice to be the best in their field. Many modern day athletes are seen as celebrities as they reach the peak of their sporting career, but if they use performance enhancing drugs to get to this level it is frowned upon by society. This essay examines performance enhancing drugs and should they be allowed in sports.
Introduction To some people sports may just seem like a game, essentially making the athletes grown kids playing instead of working a real job, but to others sports are much more. Fans of cities, states, and even countries have planned their lives around sporting events, and for decades, sports stars have been role models. Performance enhancers such as steroids have come to play a major role in sports today, and athletes caught using them have become detrimental to the young athletes who emulate them. Athletes caught using steroids are essentially cheaters at their specific sport, and are setting bad examples for the children who look up to them. Also, they are creating an uneven playing field and athletes not taking any type of illegal performance enhancing drugs are finding it harder to stay competitive with other athletes who are not as legitimate.
Anabolic Steroids In today’s society, athletes are seen as heroes. Athletes are always striving to be the best. Some are willing to do whatever it takes, even if it means compromising their health. For many years, athletes have been taking anabolic steroids to facilitate their training programs, even though the consequences can be hazardous. I believe that no athlete should risk his or her health by taking anabolic steroids just to be a better athlete.
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.