When this lesson came up, steroids were the main part and the ethics of performance enhancing drugs. The NFL respectively was at the forefront of the discussion along with the IOC. But there is an issue relating to the team physician aspect and that has to do with the concussion and shots to the head issue that has popped up mostly in the NFL, but also been discussed in the NHL because of the seriousness of Sidney Crosby’s two shots to the head that has him out for almost a year now. For now I will focus on concussions and headshots of the NFL, as more information about the chronic traumatic encephalopathy, which is a dementia like brain disease. The cause, hits to the head and multiple concussions, helped by players returning to the field…
The term “steroid” typically means the artificial substance created for improving muscle growth and the development of male sexual characteristics. Anabolic androgenic steroids are illegal without a prescription, and are prescribed to help the conditions of impotence, delayed puberty, and body wasting of people that are diagnosed with AIDS. Anabolic is the title given for the steroids effectiveness in putting muscle on the body and androgenic is the title given for enhancing the male sexual characteristics. (Are Steroids Worth the Risk) There isn’t just one type of steroids though; there are nearly 120 different variations. (Steroid Fast Facts) There are different kinds of steroids that have absolutely no side effects and are completely harmless; however, these are not the kinds of steroids that build muscle. These different types include “cortisol, estrogen, and progesterone.” They don’t build muscle which means that they aren’t anabolic which makes them completely harmless, and they are a legitimate medical use. They are usually prescribed to help men who don’t have enough natural testosterone and certain types of anemia. (Are Steroids Worth the Risk) Another form of steroids is known as steroidal supplements which contains dehydroepiandrosterone and androstenedione. This specific type of steroids used to be over the counter, usually found at health food stores and at gyms is now prohibited unless you obtain a prescription. Regardless of what an individual’s need is, all types of steroids excluding DHEA are illegal…
Here is some brief background on Anabolic steroids before we start in on A-Rod . Anabolic steroids are drugs derived from the male hormone testosterone. Steroids are used by some athletes to enhance muscle mass, steroids also help to repair tissue and reduce the athletes workouts and competitions. One example of an athlete using a steroid to promote…
Steroids come in a variety of way to be consumed: injected, swallowed, and snorted. These steroids build muscle to help one perform. Main steroids are HGH (Human Growth Hormone), anabolic steroids. All makes will make one stronger, all can end ones career. “Anabolic- androgenic steroids are synthetic derivatives of the male hormone testosterone” (Wadler). That’s just a nice way of saying anabolic-androgenic steroids make one stronger using fake hormones. Anabolic steroids are the most effective and have the worst long term affects. Anabolic steroids are so effective that they are prescribed by doctors to treat “malnutrition, growth disorders, and testosterone deficiency”(Wadler) Although most of these short term affects sound good, the long term seem to throw a juicy curve-ball back at you. Anne Marie Brooks, a writer for a weekly health magazine, states: “Muscles grow so rapidly that tendon or ligament damage results during physical activity. Instead of better performance, the user may face weeks or months on crutches, in a brace, in pain. “Ouch! That sounds like the negatives over rule the positives (of steroids) and anabolic steroids don’t sound so good after all. HGH which is a safer alternative of steroids is also used by a lot of athletes. “Human Growth Hormone is produced by the…
These Anabolic steroids are substances that give athletes a lean, shredded look (“Steroids”618). Nature supplies the minerals and proteins found in most “natural steroids. Natural steroids are not as effective as anabolic steroids, thus they have not yet been banned, though they’re frowned upon as a form of cheating. “In today’s world, athletes who are determined to cheat know that natural substances are the way to go” (Johnson 38). Anabolic steroids are frequently used in major sports and professional weight championships, and have been seriously banned in every major athletic league. The use of anabolic steroids is still a touchy subject among athletic…
Most people want to look and perform better. Many people want to be stronger to make themselves look and perform better. Some people achieve this through the use of anabolic steroids. Steroids are a great way to look and perform better, but they can also have many negative effects.…
The United State is a country that thrives on competition. We idolize our sports stars and practically make major athletic events holidays. Children grow up with their favorite athletes plastered to the wall of their bedrooms and dream that one day they will be the next Barry Bonds, Shaqullie O 'Neal, or Tom Brady. Professional athletes train year-round to be in ideal psychical shape in order to perform their best. But what happens when their best just isn 't good enough? We expect our sports stars to be perfect, upstanding citizens and role models but this isn 't always the case. The recent exposure of athletes using steroids has exploded into a phenomenon involving athletes all around the world. It has cheapened sports and cast doubt on the integrity of our athletes. Steroid use is not exclusive to professional sports. More and more college and high school athletes are beginning to use steroids for many of the same reasons that the pros do; to enhance performance, get an edge on the competition, and improve personal appearance.…
Our society loves to place athletes on an iconic status they expect to see a good show day in and day out. They want to see bigger athletes playing, bigger home runs in baseball, bigger hits in football, and faster times ran in track meets. Our society is very demanding in these issues they want to see these big plays on sportscenters top ten plays and these 500 bombs ft. that just rocket of bats. Then when a little controversy arises about these performance enhancing drugs an athlete may be taking our country will turn their back on that person as soon as they hear of such a thing. Then after all…
Performance enhancing drugs in sports has become a controversial issue in the world today, especially when it comes to athletes and people involved in it. These drugs are commonly known as PEDs (performance enhancing drugs) and people who use these drugs to enhance their performance consider it legitimate as it helps in improving their concentration level. Today's athletes continue to push the boundaries of distinction in performance and physical fitness. PEDs have been a go to source for these athletes, with more refined training methods and technologies. However from a social and ethical perspective, PEDs possess harmful threats to the consumer and those who compete with them. Athletes do not take these drugs to level the playing field, they do it to gain an unfair advantage…
Most athletes induce steroids into their body with the hopes that it will help them improve their abilities to run faster, lift heavier weights, jump higher or hit farther (Freudenrich). Obsessed with the possible results, they ignore the fact that anabolic steroids are just like any other drug, riddled with serious side affects and are illegal in the United States without a prescription. It is considered a class D felony and carries jail time and steep fines if caught using or selling…
Many scandals involving steroid use by athletes occur often, these athletes appear willing to risk their health, employment, and freedom to gain an “edge” on their competition. It is well known, both scientifically and anecdotally, that steroid use increases muscle strength. Steroids can help increase testosterone levels in order help with energy and strength. They also help your muscles recover more quickly. (“Baseball, Steroids, and HGH.”). There are many types of anabolic and synthetic steroids. These steroids are made in labs and are run through several different tests. Many of these steroids do not have the power to automatically help your body gain muscle. With the correct usage and proper care and many other factors such as having an eating schedule and working out regularly. These steps can significantly maximize the muscle growth in a person’s body. When it comes to bulking with muscle building steroids, there are many myths and half-truths that exist. Go to any steroid related message board and you'll find certain myths prevail, and some of them are downright ridiculous, but some are simply misunderstandings. In any case, we have taken some of the most common myths regarding muscle building steroids and left you with only the…
Anabolic steroids. Anabolic steroids are synthetic versions of the hormone testosterone, used to build muscle and increase strength. They're popular with football players and weightlifters.…
Steroids promote muscle growth and the development of male sexual characteristics (National Drug Treatment Center). Consequently, steroids are often abused by athletes to enhance athletic performance and to improve physical appearance (National Drug Treatment Center). Steroids are available in many ways including tablets, liquid, gel, and cream form (National Drug Treatment Center). Charles Yesalis, a steroids expert, believes these drugs can affect you for a long time. "They (steroids) can assist you a decade or more after you last used them. They can take you to a place you neither have the time nor the ability to get to yourself, and if you continue with the right exercise and diet, you don 't go back to zero" (Brennan).…
As the years pass and people get older, they experience new things, their family gets bigger, maybe their job changes, but their love for sports will never change. Sports is where people of all ages, women and men get together to cheer for their team. Athletes build their strength, perseverance, determination, and work team, to do more than a person who doesn’t play in a team. Fans are always ready to enjoy the game, either at home or in a stadium. There is something different each year, that is reason 111.9 million viewers watch the super bowl this year, according to The New York Times. But in sport enthusiastic and passion aren’t everything, for years’ women had been struggling for recognition and acceptance in sports and media, even as fans.…
When anyone talks about steroids, the first sport that comes to mind is bodybuilding. Huge men walk out on stage all tan, oiled up, posing, and flexing their muscles for the judges and the crowd. One of the most famous bodybuilders that have admitted…