The Pros and Cons of Steroids for Athletes Minhaj Ghayur Writing 102 Dr. Turner May 11, 2010 Abstract Steroids have become a hot topic in the media and sports these days. A lot of athletes are being caught using steroids and jeopardizing their careers. The media and other health related organizations are trying to provide people with a better knowledge of steroids and the risks of taking steroids. Almost everybody knows the benefits of taking steroids, but does not know the overall process that goes with taking steroids and living the life afterwards. This research studies the pros and cons of using steroids.
Pro athletes are also viewed as winners because they perform at such a higher level than the average athlete. This being said, there is a price for pro athletes who enjoy the fame and success. It’s hard to maintain a competitive edge over other athletes and some athletes are willing to do whatever it takes to win. For instance, they use drugs that are considered illegal, and they could be banned from their profession if caught. Therefore, many athletes are willing to risk it all by taking performance enhancing drugs to be the best in their profession mainly for three reasons: the pressure to perform, the life style, and the desire to be the best.
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.
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.
Including new terminology learned from the readings begins with the basics from the chapter discussions. What is Research? “Studious inquiry or examination; especially: investigation or experimentation aimed at the discovery and interpretation of facts, revision of accepted theories or laws in the light of new facts, or practical application of such new or revised theories or laws” ("National Criminal Justice Reference Service", 2011). New Terminology Replication is repeating or copying something. An example of replication is law enforcement replicating a crime to see how the crime was committed.
In this article the dangers of steroids are not only explained, solutions to this problem are also stated. This is helpful since not only do I feel that steroids is a large issue in sports but an adequate solution to put an end to the problem is essential or else athletes will continue to abuse steroids. "Steroids in Sports Steroids in Baseball Steroid .com." Anabolic Steroids.com. 31 Mar.
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.
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An Athletes Journey to the Top There are many paths a professional athlete can take on their journey to the top. Most choose to follow the rules but history shows the best athletes find a way to enhance their bodies, even if it is against the rules of the game. The issue of performance enhancing drugs or PEDs is anything but clear-cut. There isn’t a red-blooded baseball fan that doesn’t feel some sort of anger and discuss upon seeing Barry Bonds tainted career; a homerun total of 762. It is unclear if that anger is constructive or even justified.