Now there are all kinds of sports to choose from, and many of these sports are played at a professional level. ... Every sport-the people who govern it, the media who cover it- can be measured by how it stacks up on the issue of steroids and other performance enhancing drugs. ... Many people made note of this. ... The president has had a personal involvement with major league baseball and he's particularly concerned that it's bad for players, it's bad for the sport, and bad for the young people. Concluding my analysis, success in pro sports takes talent, skill, and most ...

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In the New York Times, Sam Robert's article about sports careers gave the statistic that, "The average major league baseball career is less than 12 years and the average football player's career is less than six years" (Roberts), which is why many players turn to steroid use. ... The action of an explosive offense is what keeps the people entertained. ... People are not entertained by the mediocre home-runs huge home runs, harder tackles, faster pitches, or glass breaking dunks to keep the game interesting. ... As well as these, the jaw and eyebrow ridge, become increasingl...

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Whether providing criminal penalties for illegal steroid use is the proper and most effective way of dealing with the "steroid problem" has been debated for quite some time, but the Control Act has been found to deter trafficking, protects young people, and preserves fair competition in sports. ... Di Pasquale concerning drugs and sports. ... After its initial use in bodybuilding the drug spread like wildfire thought the rest of the sports world, ranging from sports in high school to professional athletes in the Olympic Games. ... It has been estimated that at least 1 in 15 male, high sch...

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This quote from Sports Illustrated displays the views of many competitors. ... Steroids are not only used in sports but also in doctors offices. ... Which is a very small percentage of people doing steroids. They to could just have addicting personalities as some people have to gambling or working out. ... Some people don't see anything wrong with steroids because the body already produces testosterone. ...

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Many people think that steroids will enhance their play or make them faster, this is true, but it does not last. ... A retired N.F.L. player, Steve Courson felt the need to take steroids and suffers from an almost fatal heart muscle disorder (Drugs and Sports-page 23). Steroids are commonly used in sports such as, football, basketball, track, weight-lifting and swimming (www.usdoj.gov & Drugs and Sports-pgs. 20-25). ... This is true because, that one person who took steroids increased their strength and has more of an advantage over other people on the playing field (Steroids- Pg. 9). ... ...

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Ethics and steroids are two very important issues dealing with the well-being of all sports, but especially baseball. ... "Former major leaguer Ken Caminiti says he was on steroids when he won the National League Most Valuable Player Award in 1996" (Sports Illustrated). ... "According to an article in Sports Illustrated, approximately 40-50% of the players in Major League Baseball are using steroids" (Kurtzberg). ... A major reason people might oppose the banning of steroids is because it enhances a player" performance ergo making the game more interesting. ... Steroids are also very controver...

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In the world of sports it's not rare to see athletes give their all for the love of the game. ... With higher testosterone from Anabolic steroids you can have a more better looking physique, increase in strength and longer endurance in sports, but with that comes risks that can be irreversible and regrettable. ... Most of the steroid users are injecting for better performance and strength for their sports, but other users are simply juicing to build more muscle mass or to look better, physically. ... What people don't think about is that with their bodies they are actually ruining...

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Steroids: Understanding the Truth Why do people go through such lengths to make their bodies bigger? ... Evidence shows that athletes in endurance sports such as swimming, running, and cycling use steroids. ... There is no doubt that anabolic steroids are effective in achieving lean muscle mass, and is likely to continue to be the most widely used ergogenic aid in sports, despite all this. ... People should just be careful in what kind of drugs they take. ...

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Over 90 percent of Americans watch sports, that means that 90 percent of them look up to and respect athletes. ... This not only makes people believe that you cannot be strong without them, but that you need them in order to do better. ... According to an article written by the University of Miami, "most sports do not have very harsh punishments for violating steroid laws; the NFL does not even use blood tests to monitor steroid use" (Sinko). ... It is about the people who look up to these athletes, who are setting bad examples for younger generations. ... They think they can go on ...

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Steroid is a drug, and like other drugs, people take them to escape reality, and they enjoy what the drug does for them. ... Anyone caught using steroids, the public sees these people as cheaters and as people who are not willing to do things "the hard way." ... In today's world, people enjoy entertainment and people want to win. ... Steroids have taken sports to new levels. ... With the huge sums of money that is now available in the professional ranks, the opportunity to get a free education, and the chance to have the body that many people only dream of having the negative side effects...

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Some people think that this is due through the use of steroids. ... A main reason for people to take steroids is to increase their performance in their respectable sports. Also another reason people take steroids is to increase muscle size and to reduce body fat. Why would people abuse steroids? ...

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People use Anabolic-Androgenic steroids for three common reasons. ... There are many different people who use them for all of these reasons. ... People use steroids to help them to be better in sports or for physical appearance, yet steroids can leave them with many negative effects in the future. ... People who abuse steroids can get kidney tumors, and can also have fluid retention and high blood pressure. ... The use of Anabolic-androgenic steroids can affect people in many ways. ...

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