There’s no doubt that
sports superstars are being looked up by young people nowadays. It is
not surprising to see young people emulating sports icons in many ways
and they want to achieve what these sports stars achieve. And so,
parents cannot help but worry when they hear big names in sports being
busted for
steroid use.
They believe news about steroids in sports negatively affect young
people.
Why do parents believe
steroids
in sports have such effect on young people?
To parents, they fear that steroid use in sports might send the idea
that these banned compounds are means to achieve greatness in sports.
Young people might tend to use them despite the fact that
steroids can pose
health risks to users. This is also the belief of state legislators and
officials in some states in the United States who have enacted
mandatory testing of high school athletes for steroids and other banned
drugs. There are currently four states that require such tests to deter
young people engaged in sports from using steroids. In
2005, 72,000 students admitted using steroids. Many consider
this a troubling sign that steroids in sports might be a factor that
instigates young people to use
steroids.
Don't forget, in 2005, over 2,000,000 students used
recreational drugs like marijuana and cocaine! And, over 5,000,000 were
drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes while under aged.
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