Anabolic Steroids in Sports Anthony DiPasquale LBST 499 6/30/12 Introduction Over the past years‚ we have seen an overwhelming trend regarding athletes experimenting with illegal substances. These illegal substances are increasing in quantity and becoming more and more popular among young athletes looking to enhance their performance on the field. We are hearing more and more cases of athletes getting caught with these illegal drugs in their system‚ especially in the game of baseball. Although
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The Negative Effect of Steroids in Sports There was a time when athletes were special with just their gifted talents and ability to work hard. Those who took advantage of their gifts went to the professional leagues and even became one of the best in their sports. After the late 1980s though‚ something happened‚ there was the evolution of steroid use in sports. With athletes beginning to use steroids it didn’t matter any more if you were naturally gifted or not because you had substances to give
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just because of steroids for several reasons. Unfortunately‚ steroids were a part of the culture of the game during the steroid era and it is about time that we accept that. Baseball is a competitive game in which you need to keep up with those around you in order to keep your job and many players felt steroids were the only solution. Unfortunately‚ the steroid era has cast a shadow over the game under which no player can
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James Silva Jr. Engl. 1302.03 Dr. Suzann Spaniel 8 April 2013 Steroids‚ PEDs and Athletes According to Bouchard (2011)‚ The use of performance enhancing drugs (PED’s) in sports has been at the center of an international ethical debate for many years (p.1). Athletes taking PEDs and doping traces back to ancient Greek times‚ athletes enhanced their endurance by using natural stimulants (Bouchard‚ 2011). The use of substances to aide athletes perform better‚ grew dramatically in the early twentieth
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Introduction Steroids and other Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDs) have been used for over 80 years. Its use began in the 1930’s and progressed thru competition sports from golf to track and field and many others. Athletes all over the world are using PEDs trying to get an edge up on their competitors. These drugs are making them stronger‚ faster‚ and healing from injuries a lot faster than before. Just think how you would feel if you injured yourself today and two or three weeks later you are as
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The Alternative to Steroid Use for High School Athletes Sam was just a normal kid who loved to play basketball. He did pretty well in junior high and made the high school team later on. He was excited to play and loved working out with the team. His coach introduced each of the players to steroids to help them get an edge in working out. Sam and a friend on the team were the only two that would not take these dangerous supplements. As a result the other kids became stronger and faster and Sam found
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Anabolic Steroids Description: Anabolic steroids are performance enhancing drugs. They are a synthetic form of the chemical testosterone that is normally found in the body. By taking anabolic steroids‚ a person’s testosterone level can be raised up to a hundred times more than the usual amount of 2.5 to 10 mg. Per day. The increase in testosterone increases anabolic activity‚ which results in greater muscle bulk. It also increases protein synthesis and androgenic activity (enhanced secondary
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Are Steroids Worth the Risk? One of the most controversial issues with all athletes are steroids. How harmful are they? Is it worth the risk to get a competitive edge on the game? Should it be banned from sports? Steroids are not the answer; not only are there physical bad side effects‚ there are also psychological effects short and long term. The history of steroids dates back to the 1930s‚ the were taking from male testosterone originally. They were used to treat HIV-AIDS and cancer. They
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Steroid abuse in sports Every four year top athletes meet and compete at the Olympic games and unfortunately‚ more athletes are being tested positive for doping. The use of synthetic drugs has negatively shaped the way we play sports today. Doping is considered as a form of cheating since specific banned substances are used to enhance the athlete’s performance. The bans of steroids use in sports‚ enforced by the Olympic committee‚ restrict the athlete’s misuse and abuse of steroids. Certain cases
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The most critical part of playing a sport is being healthy. However‚ many athletes choose to use an unhealthy drug‚ called Anabolic Steroids. Anabolic Steroids increase testosterone production in the body and can lead to increased muscle mass and more masculine physical characteristics. Most athletes use them knowing that the drug could terminate their career and cause them bodily harm. Good coaches would warn their players about the use of performance enhancing drugs. Bans on illegal drugs in sports
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