Anecdotal evidence shows
that
steroid
use among athletes is more prevalent than what several
studies project. And the reason why
steroid
use among athletes is on the rise is because steroid use
works. This is why despite sports organizations’ rules and health
warnings there is always the popularity of steroid use among athletes.
Steroids are
known to cause
side
effects like acne, feminization symptoms in men (
gynecomastia
- gyno, testicular atrophy) and virilization in females (hair growth)
yet athletes insist on using steroids. Steroid use among athletes has
become prevalent because steroids not only improve strength but also
speed up recovery time. Steroid use among athletes is observed at
different levels of competition – professional, Olympic, collegiate and
high school athletes.
To curb
steroid use
among athletes, schools and sports organizations implement
anti-doping programs, such as information drive, mandatory testing, and
or imposition of heavier penalties.
In professional organizations like the
Major
League Baseball, where is
steroid
use is reportedly around to 25 to 40 per cent, steroid use
among athletes is discouraged by toughening up the penalties. Under
MLB’s old steroid
policy, a first time offense would only result to the treatment of the
player. Now, a first time offender could be suspended for 50 games.
TAGS:
MLB
,
Barry
Bonds ,
Steroids
in Baseball ,
Anabolic
Steroids ,
Steroids
,
Steroid
use in baseball ,
NFL
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